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iRobot Launches Create 3, with ROS 2 Built In

Cars That Think

It’s a very special NRW this year, because iRobot has seen fit to announce a brand new robot that is guaranteed to leave your floors 0 percent cleaner. It’s a little scary to recall that when iRobot last released an update to the Create DIY/educational robot platform, the calendar read 2014 (!). Happy National Robotics Week!

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Featured EV Video: Craig Dusing's Chevy S-10

DIY Electric Car

I thought it was a very nice conversion although he wants to make it even cleaner still. This weekend we filmed some footage of Craig's S10 EV. The truck had plenty of pep and good range. If you have questions about this conversion, this is the place to ask.

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How to Clean Tinted Windows

Clean Fleet Report

A mild, ammonia-free cleaner. However, if you enjoy the thrill of DIY, the solution you create must be gentleideally, a combination of lukewarm water and mild soap that isnt too soapy or too watery. Many household glass cleaners contain ammonia, which can break down the tint film over time. Also, use lukewarm water.

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Green Cars Part 4- Compressed Air

DIY Electric Car

The car itself has no emissions since it just uses normal air (the air might actually end up cleaner because of filtration) and the compression can be done using renewable energy to make the entire system emission free. As the air expands in the engine it actually cools it, which can be used for passenger comfort.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

The electric pedicabs would actually make the urban transport better and cleaner. The big question arises now is it possible to create the electric pedicab that will actually fall in to the category of less than 60kg. The BLACK CABS in London and ther eis 150,000 of them pollute London in the massive way.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. The automakers, including Toyota, that are not interested in rushing to market with plug-in cars never tired of suggesting that conventional gasoline-only hybrids are cleaner than plug-ins. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to offer solutions.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

Get Electric Vehicle

By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. Labour and Expertise Converting a car to electric propulsion isn’t a simple DIY project for most individuals. By switching to an electric vehicle, you may be able to significantly reduce your fuel expenses.

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