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A DIY Tracker Tough Enough for the Arctic

Cars That Think

But it’s a tough environment for scientific instruments. Unfortunately, the cost of buying instruments commercially severely limited how many trackers we could deploy. This will greatly increase the data bandwidth and reduce the cost of operation—currently about half the cost of building and operating each tracker goes to Iridium fees.

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Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to provide financial assistance for EV charging infrastructure in Japan

Green Car Congress

Financial assistance will be made available to those businesses and operations that satisfy certain conditions, such as destination charging spots at commercial facilities and lodging facilities, as well as en-route charging spots at service areas and toll-road parking areas, convenience stores on regular roads, and service stations.

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The Further Adventures of The Solangelist

Creative Greenius

So I need to do something to cut the cost of my system even more than the rebates and tax credits are going to do. People like Sascha Deri of the Alternative Energy Store in Hudson, Massachusetts. And I think that means I’m going to have to learn to install my solar panels myself.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. The cabin has benefited from sound suppression through a thicker headliner and floor mats, making for a pleasant environment and comfortable riding experience.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If cost is an important consideration, than charging your EV at home is a no-brainer as it cuts out any profit-hungry middlemen. Also, besides giving you the ability to charge at night when most utility rates are lower, future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology may allow you to sell some of your stored energy back to the utilities.