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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source. It was time to buy our first car.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Participants installed the IoTIZER on a range of products, including consumer appliances and devices as well as various items around the home, including a recliner and a door lock. It's also possible to build your own MHD device for cheap , if you know what you're doing. Well, I can just put it there and check.".

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Is it possible to install it yourself? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Is it possible to install it yourself? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions.

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Stuff We Use: Locking Pliers

The Truth About Cars

On this instalment of Stuff We Use, you’re going to get a lesson in etymology on top of some tool recommendations for your garage stash. Pro tip: that adjustment screw is likely to fail on cheap no-name locking pliers. After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories.

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Build a Passive Radar With Software-Defined Radio

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The biggest leap forward happened in 2012 when it was discovered that USB stick TV tuners using the RTL2832U demodulator chip could be tapped to make very cheap but effective SDR receivers. Building off the demand stimulated by this activity, a number of manufacturers have started making premium, but still relatively cheap, SDRs.

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Tony Fadell: The Nest Thermostat Disrupted My Life

Cars That Think

But the technology that I needed to make it happen—reliable low-cost communications, cheap screens and processors—didn’t exist yet. Almost all thermostats at that point were sold and installed by professional HVAC technicians. And we had to make our thermostat so easy to install that literally anyone could do it themselves.

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