Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 13, 2025

I've had 25K problem free miles with our 2017 Smart EV, but now the car will not charge. The dealer tells me the charging port is the problem, but that Mercedes/SMART have none of them and do not plan to make more. Do any of you know anything about this issue? Do any of you have a charging port for our car?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Building materials retailer Grange Builders Providers, of Baldoyle, Dublin, has purchased a Smith Newton truck for deliveries of building and DIY products. This provides a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a range of 100 miles (160 km) on one battery charge.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 13, 2025

I've had 25K problem free miles with our 2017 Smart EV, but now the car will not charge. The dealer tells me the charging port is the problem, but that Mercedes/SMART have none of them and do not plan to make more. Do any of you have a charging port for our car? Are there salvage yards in Europe that might have a port?

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home.  The post DIY Car Maintenance Tasks to Try at Home first appeared on Get Electric Vehicle.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 13, 2025

I've had 25K problem free miles with our 2017 Smart EV, but now the car will not charge. The dealer tells me the charging port is the problem, but that Mercedes/SMART have none of them and do not plan to make more. Have any of you heard of this issue? Do any of you have a charging port for our car?

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2025

A retro-futuristic EV that blends stainless-steel nostalgia with possible a 200-plus miles of real-world range and turns more heads than anything hes ever driven. Without any prefab kits, he swapped in the Bolts drivetrain, battery pack, and electronics, fabricating custom mounts, axles and 3D-printed interior components to make it all work.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 7, 2025

Lots of power and a 200 mile range Contrary to responses I received when I first posted a request for help in converting my 1965 Ford Falcon using a Mustang Mach-e system , I did it !!! It is not a simple swap but ,it is so satisfying.

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Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

With over 85,000 Swytch kits already on the road, according to the company, DIY electric bike conversions still seem as popular as ever. Additionally, the GO battery comes in three versions of GO, GO+, and GO++, offering anywhere from 15 to 60 miles (25-100 km) of pedal-assist range. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2025

It’s made of fine particles, often gritty enough to scratch, especially in inland areas where wind carries it for miles. This part often gets missed in DIY washes, but pros will usually take care of it during a proper service. Let it build up, and it can: Scratch your paint while washing or wiping Get stuck in vents and seals.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 19, 2025

Truck is in good condition, never wrecked 60k miles. I built a truck out of two and went with the gas motor truck. I have every single part from this truck. Available for sale, i listed it in here. I am not an electric truck guy. I would take a reasonable price for the whole thing. I removed the engine the cab doors fender.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 20, 2025

The fleet had 10-18K miles at the time it was retired. Some parts useful for a light EV conversion or build. These came from Firefly ESV 3-wheeled vehicles. 600 each [Qty 1 left, 1 sold] Curtis 1238-7601 controller.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 2, 2022

CMU FIG ] CNN’s “Tech for Good” hears from Dr. Marko Bjelonic, from ETH Zürich’s Robotic Systems Lab and founder of the Swiss Mile robot, who believes automated machines are the key to automating our cities. Swiss-Mile ] Thanks, Marko! Be the tiny DIY robot cat you’ve always wanted to be! at the link below.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 15, 2025

2007 with 184K miles and it runs so sweet! So next thing you know, I have a Lexus GS450H at my door. Straight from Salvage Heaven. Better than Salvage Hell, because this thing ran and drove and performed!! I totally lucked out. Just a bit crunched in the rear. I have been driving it around our rural.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 3, 2024

The manufacturer estimates the electrified DeLorean's maximum range is somewhere around 150 miles. As EV conversions go, this is probably one of the coolest we’ve come across and it likewise sounds like one of the easier end of the spectrum for someone into DIY.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 11, 2017

This car can reach 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.8 It could reach speed of up to 125 miles per hour when the engine is at 14,000 rpm. And the most amazing thing about the Tesla Roadster is that it has a 200 mile mileage. You can expect 400 miles from this new generation of cars or even faster. Tesla Model S 90D.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

From learning simple DIY tricks to finding discounts and coupons online, there are plenty of smart ways to reduce costs when completing necessary automotive tasks. Many people believe that oil should be changed every 3,000 miles or three months, whichever comes first. However, this may not be necessary for all vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Rooftop solar panels can be installed on a variety of electric vehicles, adding miles to the battery, running electric tools and equipment, or providing power in emergencies. The post How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels: Part 1 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 5, 2025

After putting new batteries in and driving it 2 miles the throttle cable broke and I would like to order one but don’t know where to go? I recently obtained a2010 Zap electric pickup. It has been warehouse kept and is in mint condition. Any information out there?

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Our best all-highway number, on a 135-mile run with the cruise control set to 65 mph, was 32.1 The 2022 Ford Maverick comes with these warranties: Bumper-to-Bumper – Three years/36,000 miles. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2024

Wes Morrill on X noting Cybertruck’s range extended battery isn’t DIY install This means owners will need to schedule a service appointment with Tesla to have the optional battery pack installed or removed. The three models have respective range claims of 250 miles, 340 miles, and 320 miles, according to Tesla.

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Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

kg) and can cruise at 20 to 30 miles per hour (32-50 km/h). However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit. miles to engage the electric motors. Maxfind M5 Drive Kit.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 19, 2023

DIY Car Maintenance Doing simple maintenance tasks on your own can save you money and help you better understand your vehicle. While the frequency of replacing these filters may vary, it is generally advised to do so every 12-to-15,000 miles. Replacing Windshield Wipers. Emergency Kit.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 31, 2012

I have driven it to work and back 40 miles every day for the past 6 months. I have put over 6000 EV miles on it now. My max range is 64+ miles to a charge. My goal is to get 142 miles/charge. I converted my 1992 Toyota pickup to all electric on Sept 2011. I have continuously been making efficiency tweaks to it.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

miles) per charge with a charging cost that has averaged about $0.67 miles) The range and speed performance is not bad for used UPS (uninterrupted power supply) batteries from a computer back up system. miles) The range and speed performance is not bad for used UPS (uninterrupted power supply) batteries from a computer back up system.

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DIY Electric Car

MAY 5, 2010

range: ~75 km / 46 miles. Motor: DC 6kW / 8,16PS / 8.046 hp. direct shaft, no transmission, no gears. 60 volts out of 10x 6V LeadAcid (Banner 180 Ah). Vmax: 90 km/h / 55mph. Gewicht: ~ 850 kg / 1870 lbs. 12" Zoll wheels

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DIY Electric Car

MAY 23, 2008

Assuming an efficiency of 250Wh per mile (a compact car) we should get a range of 40 miles (65km) with either pack. The method is to get 10kWh of usable energy, I’ll try to get that with Lead and with Lithium and see what we find is cheaper in the long run.

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Teslarati

MAY 15, 2021

We have seen several companies and some owners use DIY hack devices to bypass these safety thresholds. A least not until many years of testing are completed, and many miles of fully autonomous functionalities are proven to be accurate and robust enough to handle real-world traffic. This is a preview from our weekly newsletter.

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DIY Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

It's a 2002 Saturn SL1 with 220,000 miles and a rough engine, however it still runs. Like the Chinese say "a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step" well I have made my first step! I have bought my donor car. The price was $900 which was OK I think? Attached Thumbnails. Attached Images.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 We didn’t need the latter as things are pretty dry in SoCal these days, but the first three can be used strategically for efficiency and performance.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 1, 2010

Changing our world one kilometer (or mile) at a time. miles), down hill to work and uphill back its like a 12 hour roller coaster, 12 hour slow roller coaster. miles) to 100 km (62.14 miles) it would also lighten the vehicle thus placing less stress on bearing, joints, suspension and other mechanical items.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

As an automotive journalist I do this frequently with the cars I am reviewing as I like to hear real world experiences from people who have put on thousands of miles under different driving and road conditions. In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3 Do you have a teen headed off to college?

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Even if Toyota succeeds in lowering costs to 1/100th of their current level, while improving the durability of the stacks to the equivalent of 150,000 miles, the problem of infrastructure and sustainable hydrogen production present daunting obstacles.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 The 2022 Santa Cruz comes with these warranties: Powertrain 10 years/100,000 miles. New Vehicle Five years/60,000 miles.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 21, 2021

If I was to build my spit for here with top speed of 50mph and say 25 to 50 mile range. I was hoping someone would give my an idea of the cost of going electric. Around town here it is flat terran. Could someone give me. just thinking about changing my 76 spitfire to a electric car.

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Baua Electric

JULY 25, 2024

It is joined by Jackery’s SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial DIY Solar Panel that is down at its all-time low of $179 , as well as a first-chance pre-order of the latest Solar Generator 1000 Roam Kit bundle.

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

Labour and Expertise Converting a car to electric propulsion isn’t a simple DIY project for most individuals. Its top speed is 80 miles per hour, and its range is 180 km. Potential buyers might be hesitant due to concerns about the conversion’s quality and impact on the vehicle’s value. #4. The battery has a 17.8

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