Cars That Think

AUGUST 9, 2021

As the editor responsible for IEEE Spectrum 's Hands On DIY section , it's taken longer and longer each month to find projects incorporating interesting new capabilities. Limor Fried, founder and CEO of Adafruit : It's definitely been a challenge for small electronic manufacturers, makers, creators and inventors.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s a little scary to recall that when iRobot last released an update to the Create DIY/educational robot platform, the calendar read 2014 (!). Shamlian: We're definitely targeting Create 3 at a higher age level than something like Root. I think our hope is that the robot will be accessible to high school students as well as postdocs.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 26, 2024

For anyone not in the know or just getting started on their DIY journey, one of the handles on a set of locking pliers contains the mechanism for locking the thing in place; the other handle has a small thumb screw which determines how far the plier jaw will stay open whilst locked. But definitely not pinching off brake lines.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

I will definitely reach out to the forum for advice along the way. My plan is to have a Tesla drive train. I am sourcing from EV-West. Hopefully that was a good company to partner with. I am waiting on batteries until the build is further along. I am also documenting in YouTube. Feel free to follow along.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While driving a car cannot expose you to asbestos, working or repairing a car definitely can. Mechanics, hobbyists and people who repair cars as DIY projects can be exposed to asbestos–especially when they clean the brakes of older cars—but EPA has advice on how to avoid exposure. Careful with brake work.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

We hope in the near future to purchase lithium batteries which will most definitely increase the range to about 100 km (62 miles), improve the top speed to about 100 km per hour and have a battery life between 5 and 10 years. The top speed averages about 80 km per hour (49.71

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DIY Electric Car

MAY 2, 2008

The reason is that calling yourself green is about as definitive as calling yourself the world’s best street fighter. How can I care about the environment on one hand yet refuse to join the ranks of like minded individuals on the other?

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Hyundai is definitely giving performance some thought. But it’s definitely close. Depending on how much more dealerships end up asking could decide how many you see on the road vs DIY versions produced by ordering parts from the aftermarket. note -- remember the RM19 Veloster we tested ?

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Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2024

But the designers of the Easybike G16 definitely went in a new direction, creating something innovative and comfortable for all types of riding. That way folks who enjoy DIYing their own rides can put whatever powertrain into the G16 they’d like. Despite the name, the Easybike G16 isn’t a bike at all.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 20, 2025

Broadcom also has big chunks of the markets for chips for Ethernet transceivers, high-definition television (HDTV) receivers, digital subscriber line modems (the leading alternative to cable modems), and direct broadcast satellite receivers.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 4, 2025

Whether you're a Honda Civic diehard or just love DIY car projects, we hope this inspires your next build. We definitely got deeper financially into this build than we imagined we would, but man, even if I did go over budget, I think you'll agree, It was worth every penny because this thing is incredible.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2025

The three points are used to exclude vehicles from the legal definition of an electric bicycle in California. This is a much smaller category of e-bikes and is usually indicative of custom or DIY builds. 3)A vehicle that is modified to have its operable pedals removed.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 26, 2024

In a pinch, I could probably use the container as emergency power after a bad storm, assuming the solar panels haven’t blown into the next area code (this was a DIY build and it’s definitely not hurricane-rated). And if so, at least the batteries will still hold a charge until they’re depleted!

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

inch high-definition color touchscreen with navigation, and a multi-view front and rear camera system. Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. Sport mode! The Santa Cruz Limited comes with a 10.25-inch

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

inch high-definition displays, one each for the instrumentation and infotainment systems. Inside, the Sorento now features a 4.0-inch inch multifunction LCD digital display on S, Sport and Sport + trim grades designed to replace the outgoing model’s analogue instrumentation. High grade GT-Line variants score a dual 12.3-inch

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

inch high-definition displays, one each for the instrumentation and infotainment systems. Inside, the Sorento now features a 4.0-inch inch multifunction LCD digital display on S, Sport and Sport + trim grades designed to replace the outgoing model’s analogue instrumentation. High grade GT-Line variants score a dual 12.3-inch

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 11, 2025

Netgain definitely not the best with support! As yet there isn't any traction control that I am aware of, although they could definitely add it if they wanted (just more software development needed for that). Click a card for details or add your own! Loading… Related Threads ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Not to mention the parts you most definitely could sell from the running gear. It seems like it still may be cheaper to just buy a well used Lotus Elise and modify it yourself. READ: $10,000 of changes and the satisfaction of the build + $25,000 of Used car = $35,000 of Fun!

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

November 2018 Hands On article, “DIY Pro Audio ” in IEEE Spectrum , and it convinced me it was possible, although I wanted to go beyond just a power amplifier to something more like my lamented Sansui. In commercial product development, an optimized microcontroller would be the way to go, but for my DIY project, a Pi was perfect.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At the time of the press release, I could not find a definitive picture. If electric vehicles are going to stand a chance against petro-based cars, standards are a must. This is a major step froward in EV mass production. Update: The plug depicted above is not the agreed upon standard. Sorry for any confusion. More on Electric Cars: It’s On!

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Electric Auto Association

AUGUST 2, 2022

VEVA membership was originally comprised of folks into DIY EV conversions, but now leans toward LEAF and Tesla owners. chapters today, “Not only have we changed our name from VEAA to VEVA, but we are definitely agnostic about the form of electric transport,” Constantine said. Again like U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Definitely wont work. What if one car is designed to have the batteries laid flat under the car instead of a big block in the back (not saying its practical or realistic), the battery swapping location has to carry EVERY battery type out there, or will have to pick and choose which ones it will carry. gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2025

A DIY SUV Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, threw-down at the auto industry, calling itThe definition of what is affordable is broken. Concepts Revealed Slate has not named its pickup. Instead, owners get to choose their trucks name. Specifications are at the end of the story.

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