CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 27, 2021

Since then, we’ve seen a number of EVs and plugin hybrids that use a transmission, and the advantages that were mathematically predictable (as well as known from the DIY EV scene that predated mass EV production) became a reality. Just over two years ago, I wrote an article discussing upcoming EV transmissions.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The US startup DartSolar is developing DIY-friendly rooftop solar panels for a variety of electric vehicles, adding miles to the battery, running electric tools and equipment, or providing power in emergencies. The post Part 2: How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Yesterday, I was invited back to the cluttered but always exciting electronics and engineering workshop of Francisco Shi. He unveiled his breakthrough saying: “If Elon Musk tried this modified MG ZS EV, he would tell his minions to go and modify the Tesla. An all-wheel-drive Tesla and a track with this technology would be amazing!” […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 17, 2024

An intrepid DIY Tesla Model Y owner has done what many dream of doing — directly powered his Tesla with. continued] The post Tesla Model Y Powered By Solar Panels On Its Roof — Smart Move? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 30, 2022

“I love Teslas,” says Graeme, owner of Oz-DIY Electric Vehicles, “they make great spare parts!” Graeme knows a lot about cars, both fossil fueled cars (ICE cars) and EV. He was the chairman of Australian Electric Vehicles Association Queensland for 7 years.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2023

If you buy a new Chevy Bolt, GM gives you two options for charging at home: $500 cash for DIY, or $1,000 towards using one of its certified installers. I did not know much about installing a charger, so I opted for the second. All was done by email: click here to accept, click there […]

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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. Consumers are looking for more affordable and sustainable transport options, and the Swytch GO Kit is the ideal solution. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons and switches into a rugged 1970's-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems. The post Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 10, 2025

Therefore, we need to (1) transport, (2) store an inoperable car. The first step is to get it at or near my folks' place in Louisiana, where, frankly, it might sit a few years until we get this project fully underway. There is no garage at the house, so we need a different solution for storing the car.

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Cars That Think

JULY 15, 2022

While there are many design overlaps with the VoloCity, we created the VoloDrone to offer heavy-lift services to a slew of industries, and it will be deployed where classic transportation modes reach their limits. Here’s another video from Hod Lipson’s YouTube channel about the Golem project, which is over 20 years old and is still cool!

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Traveling is an essential part of living, and traveling in a car is much better than other modes of transport because of the comfort and control it offers. 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.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 27, 2008

Could the answer to our transport needs have been right in front of our faces all this time? Tags: Editorials Compressed Air Green Cars Alternative Fuels Alternative Transport. That’s the concept behind the air car , and it looks like a pretty promising technology.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 17, 2008

Hydrogen can be filled up in more or less the same way as conventional cars meaning that consumers can continue in their established transport patterns. It can be produced from a variety of different sources including electricity and has the potential to be created with zero emissions.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

A few months from now we, electric car enthusiasts, will have to prepare to take the public transport because most of the time our automobiles cannot make it through slippery piles of snow. It is already September. Better prepare for a well-maintained garages now that winter is coming. It will still be better to prevent than to cure.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 21, 2023

He was a DIY enthusiast willing to try his hand at just about anything, from electronics to plumbing. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow, are there really people who understand what this is?’” she says. “So So I was interested in that kind of thing quite early.”

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 21, 2008

I believe the current paradigm of personal transportation is much like this. It's easier to convert many sources from many locations into electricity and distribute via wiring than it is to try to have competing fossil-fuel based systems in different houses.

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DIY Electric Car

APRIL 10, 2010

There is a tremendous community that has to rely on Mini-vans for transportation and would also give an answer to the excuse of "oh, I don't want an Electric car because they are all small automobiles." See our project is based on electric cars and that there are currently no Electric Mini-vans available in the United States.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, those in-the-know are in on the best secret that’s right in front of everyone—there is no better vehicle on the market that can transport up-to eight people in comfort, convenience and style. A big one–minivan or MPV ? The people saying “I will never own a minivan!”

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 15, 2010

In early February 2010, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) began a secret campaign to refuse new registrations of electric cars in the province. Ontario Transportation Minister Jim Bradley - reported November 4, 2009. In Toronto at the College Park licence office. * Image of the Electric Vehicle Conversion decal (JPG).

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

This method is still used by one commercial system, from Medtronic, after many improvements of the algorithm that adjusts the reaction of the PID to the pace of subcutaneous insulin transport. Then there are the many, many DIY projects underway. Beta Bionics. Bigfood Biomedical. Diabeloop. DreaMed Diabetes. EOPancreas.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The Maverick Hybrid or EcoBoost were not designed to be a heavy-duty work trucks, but are more for the weekend warrior doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Do you have a teen headed off to college?

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 11, 2017

Also, it raises awareness not only to manufacturers but also consumers that we don�t need to be dependent on petrol for our transportation. The fastest electric cars proved just what modern engineering can bring to the table. This trend has been able to make manufacturers look good as well. Here are the top 7 fastest electric cars today.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

It can be a light-duty delivery vehicle, used by ranchers or farmers needing an inexpensive runabout, outdoor enthusiasts and households wanting a versatile DIY project vehicle. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Do you have a teen headed off to college?

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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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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 3, 2022

Some good news for those DIYers out there who own a Tesla: Tesla recently changed its policy and now allows its customers to subscribe to the company’s online vehicle service manuals for a fee of $0 for 1 year (365 days). This is an interesting development, as it allows the public to access tons of […].

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

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. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. The payload and towing numbers are more than adequate.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2025

California has led the nation in electric bicycle adoption, helping more people than ever before switch away from cars and toward smaller and more efficient transportation alternatives. This is a much smaller category of e-bikes and is usually indicative of custom or DIY builds.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide demonstration fleet with the United States Postal Service (USPS) * Potential partnership with USPS to include infrastructure support from ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Washington, D.C.,

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In a recent article, I lamented the competing pressures of efficiency and luxury in campers. I wanted something small, light, and efficient that my Bolt EUV could tow, because nothing spoils a fun trip like going into debt (both financial and to my kids for ruining the planet) to cover the fuel bill. But, living […].

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

digs into the viscous world of biofuels and the fast-paced transit arena, exploring the technologies and substances that are the future of transportation. Tell us what you think: Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website Welcome to. Subscribe Subscribe via RSS What is RSS? About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley (EAASV), established in 1967 as the original Electric Auto (now Vehicle) Association, has a long history of attracting members and presenting speakers who have gone on to become tech and transportation luminaries. More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. The limited storage behind the raised third row becomes a very useful space when that row is dropped.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

Were told that the agreement includes nods of acceptance from the likes of Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Eon, Vattenfall, EDF, Npower, Endesa and Enel, and while theres no time frame for when itll be introduced, were pretty stoked to hear that at least something has been decided upon.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. If you are interested in this program, please contact the Electric Transportation Department at EPRI.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 10, 2024

Its most noticeable feature is being the first foldable e-bike among Juiced’s lineup, making transport and storage far easier when it’s not in use. More Juiced anniversary discounts (promotion included): Scrambler X2 Retro-Style Pit e-bike: $1,474 (Reg. 1,899) Scorpion X2 Moped-Style e-bike: $1,524 (Reg.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

That means either 3x more coal burning for that electricity, or 3x more of our limited supply of clean renewable energy diverted to transportation, leaving less renewable energy to displace fossil fuel usage elsewhere. It takes 3x more electricity going the H2 route! You seriously want to reduce CO2 emissions?

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