The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Volkswagen is taking a different tack, choosing to offer a raft of accessories instead of installing items on the assembly line. Available individually or as a complete Basecamp kit (would you like fries with that, sir?) Reaching into our basic math class, this means all the kit – including tires – will cost approximately five grand.
Cars That Think
MARCH 18, 2022
In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. America’s largest panel producer, Sunrun of California has teamed up with Ford to offer solar roof panels integrated into the transfer switch setup in sync with Ford’s “Intelligent Backup Power” installation.
EV Info
MARCH 26, 2021
In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. We then switched to Octopus energy as they seemed to understand Smart meters and were more than happy to install a 2nd generation smart meter that provided night rates. . Sources: Solar installation: Contract Solar. Power is watts. Energy is watt-hours.
Spirit of DC - PHEV3A
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Jo has done an excellent job of "pimping" the ride, the original kit from Blue Sky Designs in Oregon. In our haste, we unfortunately installed the steering backwards. Jerry is the owner of a PHEV Prius with Plug in Supply conversion kit, plus solar panels on the roof installed by Bob Bruninga, Naval Academy engineering professor.
Plug In India
JANUARY 15, 2022
Madan has got 15 A sockets installed at all the hospitals he works with - so whilst Madan is at work in his surgery, a 15 A socket is doing its work with his Nexon. The womenfolk created some sewing kits and embroidery frames. As of Jan 22, he has already covered 85,000 km. And this is just in 18 months of ownership.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator.
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