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Check out this guy’s awesome DIY solar-charging electric bike utility trailer

Electrek

Here at Electrek we love DIY projects. And solar power. In this case, we got the chance to chat with the builder of an awesome solar charging utility trailer that the industrious e-bike owner built to upgrade his ride. And electric bikes. So when those three can be combined, that’s pretty much a trifecta in our books.

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This impressive 1,500W DIY solar powered car-replacing e-bike does kid carpool & grocery runs

Electrek

Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most clever eco-DIYers on the planet, we’ve got another impressive solar powered electric bike to show you.

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Wheel-E Podcast: RadTrike, $150 DIY 6-seater e-motorbike, solar electric boat camper & more

Electrek

This time that includes the newly unveiled RadTrike, 1,500W e-bike, a $150 DIY 6-seater e-motorcycle, a solar-powered electric boat that converts into a camper and lots more. The post Wheel-E Podcast: RadTrike, $150 DIY 6-seater e-motorbike, solar electric boat camper & more appeared first on Electrek.

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Part 2: How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels

CleanTechnica EVs

The US startup DartSolar is developing DIY-friendly rooftop solar panels for a variety of electric vehicles, adding miles to the battery, running electric tools and equipment, or providing power in emergencies. The post Part 2: How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Solar-powered 2-seat e-bike with infinite range

Electrek

Two of my passions are electric bicycle projects and DIY solar powered projects. I just hope you’re as excited as I am to dive into this strange electric bike/car contraption that boasts a heap of features from seating for two to a giant solar panel array offering nearly unlimited range!

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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

Teslarati

A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside.

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Tesla Model Y Powered By Solar Panels On Its Roof — Smart Move?

CleanTechnica EVs

An intrepid DIY Tesla Model Y owner has done what many dream of doing — directly powered his Tesla with. continued] The post Tesla Model Y Powered By Solar Panels On Its Roof — Smart Move? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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