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Weekend Project: I added a solar panel to my electric mini-truck to charge from the sun

Electrek

With a bit of DIY magic, I was able to outfit my Chinese mini-truck with a solar panel that can trickle charge it from the sun. The electric mini-truck that keeps on giving has another fun trick up its sleeve.

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Hacking A Car-Radio Chip Into The Ultimate SDR Receiver

Cars That Think

These contain a TEF6686 chip in a DIY-friendly package, suitable for through-hole soldering (the TEF6686 itself is a surface-mounted chip), and with radio-frequency shielding to help minimize interference. Early in 2022, a Chinese hobbyist, Justin Peng, contacted me to say he had built a portable version out of my design.

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First steps

DIY Electric Car

Like the Chinese say "a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step" well I have made my first step! I am presently stuck on batteries? confused: However I think getting the engine out of the old car and fixing the motor is going to be challenge enough to start with. Attached Thumbnails. Attached Images.

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This is the most innovative full-suspension electric scooter I’ve ridden in years

Baua Electric

Obviously, that’s a significant chunk of change, especially when there are plenty of Chinese scooters around for significantly less. That way folks who enjoy DIYing their own rides can put whatever powertrain into the G16 they’d like. Next, this isn’t a cheap ride. The current local price translates into around US $1,950.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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