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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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at Expo Park in Osaka, Japan, to showcase next-generation mobility services using a small electric vehicle, similar in size and functionality to a golf cart, and a solar-powered wireless charging system, provided by DAIHEN. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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Electric Quad Project.

DIY Electric Car

I am leaning towards a golf cart or forklift motor. All the Golf cart motors I have been finding on the net are either 10 or 19 spline. I have the resources to create an adapter to convert the 13 spine either up or down to match a golf cart motor. Golf cart motor ? Motor was lost long ago.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs. The FDNY and NYPD initially will use the vehicles for non-emergency duties, including use by NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agents. The Chevrolet Volt is the first electric car being used by the NYPD.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association hosted Rise of the Gen Z Electric Driver , a virtual presentation focused on three students who share the cost of an EV. The drawings were then submitted to competition judges.

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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Incremental cost of dedicated alternative fuel vehicles. Marine applications and locomotives are not eligible under this FOA, nor are prototype or novelty vehicles, golf carts, snowmobiles and other off-road recreational or sport vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.

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Potbox and Backup Switch

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

On a more dangerous note, I ordered my 18 USBatt 8-v golf-cart batteries from American Battery company in California. The batteries with shipping came out to about $1900, which was slightly cheaper than I expected, given the rising costs of lead and shipping these days.

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National Drive Electric Week 2023 Recap: Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About

Plug in America

Schenectady, which hosts a major annual NDEW, is busy installing chargers and recently purcha sed 62 electric golf carts to replace the gas-burner get-arounds at its municipal golf course, reaping substantial savings. We’re following the trend,” McCarthy said.

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