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J+ BOOSTER 2 portable EV charger review: More bang for your buck

Baua Electric

When Juice Americas launched its portable two-in-one EV charger , the J+ BOOSTER 2, in North America, Electrek was invited to review it. J+ BOOSTER 2 specs December 27, 2022: Juice Americas is the US subsidiary of Swiss-based Juice Technology AG. When I plugged in the J+ BOOSTER 2 charger to charge my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

It was one year ago that we decided to add solar panels to our roof. If you plug in an old school light bulb and find that a current of 1/4 amp is flowing through it, you know that the power used by the bulb is (240) x (1/4), or 60 watts. In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

Green Car Congress

It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates. kilowatts of power, there’s enough capability to plug in power tools, TVs, laptops, speakers, crockpots and more.

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Gear up for outdoor adventures with BLUETTI’s huge spring sale

Baua Electric

Plus BLUETTI is unleashing extra-special deals on two solar-powered newcomers. Equipped with 204.8Wh capacity, it’s the perfect grab-and go power station for ensuring you’ve got plenty of juice for your phone, portable devices, coffee makers, and other essentials for outdoor getaways, RV trips, and camping.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

A side benefit could be plugging in appliances to the car while camping rough. And plenty of technology remains left to be worked out: including the complex supporting infrastructure, business models, and various forms of electric plugs and chargers, alongside their sometimes confounding range of pin configurations.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

You may also want to stock up on jumper cables and a mobile phone charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicle. One way to do this is to park your car in a sunny spot while it’s not in use – solar heat helps maintain your battery and warm up the interior at the same time.

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It’s 2010 – Are YOU Ready for The Greenius Decade?

Creative Greenius

El Segundo, having turned the former Chevron refinery into a solar thermal energy plant likewise will be celebrating their carbon neutral achievement with a huge citywide festival. And ready for the carbon credits solar owners will be getting when California institutes Cap and Trade in 2012. Money talks and money motivates.

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