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The Soviet-Era, Z80-based Galaksija Dared to Be Different

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The Galaksija is a Z80 -based, 8-bit DIY machine, cleverly designed so that its bill of materials meshed exactly with what a Yugoslavian was able to import from Western Europe. The picture is one of a landscape littered with uninspired attempts to copy American IBM PCs, British ZX Spectrums , and other Western computers.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. on CO 2 vehicle standards could reduce the price of oil mdf on Environmental Transport Association blasts proposed car scrapping scheme in UK Jeff Grant on Nissan adds flex-fuel version of the Versa. a key Randy C.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Also, until standardization of connectors becomes fully implemented, EV owners may have to carry an assortment of adapters to be able to plug in to chargers from different suppliers. One of the main drawbacks to charge stations is speed.