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Can This DIY Rocket Program Send an Astronaut to Space?

Cars That Think

That successful mission in August 2018 was a huge step toward our goal of sending an amateur astronaut to the edge of space aboard one of our DIY rockets. The team recently manufactured a fuel tank for the Spica rocket [right] in their workshop. Even more important, it came back down in one piece. We're now building the. Carsten Olsen.

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Do-It-Yourself Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

“I love Teslas,” says Graeme, owner of Oz-DIY Electric Vehicles, “they make great spare parts!” Wandering around his workshop, I see a multitude of cars in various stages […]. Graeme knows a lot about cars, both fossil fueled cars (ICE cars) and EV.

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DIY MG ZS EV Mod Provides Superb Regen Braking & More

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday, I was invited back to the cluttered but always exciting electronics and engineering workshop of Francisco Shi. He unveiled his breakthrough saying: “If Elon Musk tried this modified MG ZS EV, he would tell his minions to go and modify the Tesla.

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Show Off Your Car At the Exploratorium in San Francisco

DIY Electric Car

Hello DIY'ers, The Exploratorium in the San Francisco is looking for someone who'd like to show off their DIY Electric Car for one night on October 7th as part of our monthly After Dark series. As it turns out, the Exploratorium was born out of the DIY spirit. I'm looking forward to meeting the members of the DIY Electric Car Forum.

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The Further Adventures of The Solangelist

Creative Greenius

They’ve got all kinds of classes and workshops and I think I’m going to have to head north and see what I can learn and discover. Fortunately there are closer options here on the West Coast like the folks up at the Solar Living Institute up in Hopland. After all, I’m the Solangelist and I have a movement to lead.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

From workshops to art studios, powering it with solar energy can exponentially enhance its functionality. The Simple Installation Process For small solar setups oriented towards sheds, DIY installation kits can streamline the process: – Position the Panel: Orient the solar panels to maximize sun exposure based on your hemisphere.

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How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs

Clean Fleet Report

From learning simple DIY tricks to finding discounts and coupons online, there are plenty of smart ways to reduce costs when completing necessary automotive tasks. You can find tutorials online or attend local workshops to learn these basic skills.