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A closer look at humidity control methods for EV electronics

Charged EVs

This obviously weighs heavily on any onboard devices, like the inverter and DC-DC converter, but is less of a concern for something like a DC fast charger. By far the most common example of passive humidity control is the humble packet of silica gel, which is so cheap it can be included in a disposable bag of beef jerky.

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Junkyard Find: Nissan Leafpocalypse in California

The Truth About Cars

The first were converted gasoline vehicles fitted out with lead-acid battery packs ( a Chevy Sprint , a Geo Metro and a Ford Ranger ). Then some of the early golf-cart-esque electric LSVs that sold in California during the mid-to-late 2000s began showing up in the Pick-n-Pulls of the Golden State.

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Here are the coolest e-bikes and more we saw at Micromobility America 2024

Baua Electric

BikeOn electric bike conversion kit The BikeOn conversion kit is one of the most highly engineered kits I’ve seen for converting a standard pedal bike into an e-bike. This kit is not cheap, priced at US $1,246 without a battery or US $1,599 with a battery.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Furthermore, changing the battery pack on say a Toyota Prius often costs a fortune, at least in most European countries, so such cars better be VERY cheap, but they’re not. April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs. — Jeff U 6. Lead batts are around 98% recycled.

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