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Plug-in electric vehicle related news, resources, and build guides for PEV building DIYers.
PEVs are becoming more and more commonplace. That shift is tied closely to the falling cost of lithium ion battery cells and the growing practicality of electric drivetrains at scale.
More electric vehicles are showing up on the road and people are starting to see the benefits of going fully electric. Electric vehicles usually cost significantly less per mile to operate than their gasoline counterparts.
Articles in this category are about high-energy battery packs, high-density battery packs, battery cooling techniques, and motor controllers.
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How To Size Wire, Fuses, And Nickel Strip Amp Rating
When designing a battery powered system from scratch, there are many factors to take into consideration. How do you size a nickel strip for building a battery? How do you know which wire size to use? Find the answers here!
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