Collaborate Disseminate
Old diesel engines from various car manufacturers like Mercedes and Volkswagen are highly prized even in modern times. Not only were these engines incredibly reliable and mechanically simple, but they …read more Continue reading Diesel Station Wagon Runs on Plastic
Despite our predilection for creature comforts like electricity, it can be nice to get away from it all from time-to-time. Students from Eindhoven University of Technology developed Stella Vita to …read more Continue reading An Off-Grid EV Camper Van
DIY e-bikes are often easy to spot. If they’re not built out of something insane like an old washing machine motor, the more subtle kits that are generally used still …read more Continue reading An Open-Source Ebike Motor Controller
Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) all contain the same basic set of parts: a motor, a battery, a motor controller, some sensors, and a display to parse the information. This simplicity …read more Continue reading Open Brain Surgery for EBikes and EScooters
DIY electric personal vehicles are a field where even hobbyists can meaningfully innovate, and that’s demonstrated by the Mega-Wheelie, a self-balancing one-wheeled skateboard constructed as an experiment in traversing off-road …read more Continue reading Behold The Mega-Wheelie, a Huge One-Wheeled Electric Skateboard
Hitag transponders have been used in a wide variety of car keys as a protective measure against hot-wiring and theft. They’re also a reason why it’s a lot more expensive …read more Continue reading Open Source Key Programmer for HiTag2 Keys
Getting your RV or trailer parked nice and level is key to getting a good night’s sleep. Traditional methods involve bubble levels and trial and error, but [MJCulross] wanted something …read more Continue reading Level Your Trailer or RV With This Nifty Helper Device
[Ben Eadie (VE6SFX)] is at it again with the foil tape, and this time he’s whipped up a stealthy mobile sunroof antenna for the amateur radio operator with the on-the-go …read more Continue reading A Quick and Stealthy Mobile Slot Antenna from Copper Tape
Rollerskates are all well and good, but they’re even more fun when they’re powered. Then again, why stick with wheels, when you can have the off-road benefits of tracked propulsion? …read more Continue reading Tank Boots Are A Dangerous Way To Get Around Town
Whether hardcore petrolheads like it or not, we appear to be living through the final years of the internal combustion engine. In many countries there are legislative timetables in place …read more Continue reading Can A $3200 Kit Convert Your Car To Electric Power?