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Build a No-Fuss Particle Detector

Cars That Think

Oliver Keller at CERN’s S’Cool Lab has created a DIY particle detector that relies on inexpensive silicon photodiodes to detect alpha and beta particles (helium nuclei and free electrons whizzing through the air, respectively) and estimate their energy. I’m doing a Ph.D. Fortunately, I didn’t have to start from scratch.

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Moog modular battery concept for heavy equipment is too smart to ignore

Baua Electric

Th electronic controls experts at Moog Construction have launched the ZQuip Modular Battery System as a lower cost electrification option that enables fleets to convert their diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles at a lower cost than buying all-new machines. as shown, below.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Cold starts mean more pollution.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

DIY Electric Car

The Tesla Roadster is a $120,000 convertible that operates with a small but powerful motor. Rimac Concept One. At $980,000, the Rimac Concept One is not only a fast electric car, but also an expensive peace of automotive gem. Tesla, living up to its name, is offering technology that can be enjoyed by the future. Front View.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

DIY Electric Car

For more information about the concept of Peak Oil please visit [link]. According to the Electrification Coalitions Roadmap, if the Light Duty vehicle class was converted to Electric power we would see the amount of imported oil go to zero. OPEC quadrupled the price of oil and the US quickly fell into recession. Everything!

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept.

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