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    Smaller motors: Could EV trucks trade power for touring range?

    New and upcoming EV trucks have massive power but poor or marginal range for remote touring. That power may be needed for towing, but it's overkill for touring. I wonder, for those of us who tour but don't tow, whether smaller motors could trade power for range given same batteries...
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    Minimum EV Range Requirement for Touring Western U.S.

    I've been thinking about minimum EV range requirements for remote touring in the western U.S. There are obviously many factors to consider, most notably a region or route's density of or distance to fast chargers, and of course each person's tolerance for range anxiety. My gut feeling is...
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    Barry Bonds' Beautiful Defender

    A nice interview and walk-around of a thoughtful, functional Defender build.
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    Help pairing panel to fridge

    I seek help with the following questions from those who understand off-grid power better than I. Thank you in advance for your assistance. I am trying to determine the adequate wattage of 12V solar panel to power this fridge, which has a built-in lithium battery. The solar panel alone must be...
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    4xe actual mileage and range

    Jeep states 4xe achieves 49 MPGe in hybrid mode. That claim is repeated here. But, with a 17.2 gallon tank, its range is 370 miles in hybrid mode--which achieves only ~21.5 MPG. Many have been led to believe that, under hybrid power and 49 MPGe, the 4xe can travel 49 miles for each gallon of...
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    Bremach Taos: New Body on Frame, Solid Axle Wagon for US

    An interesting and spartan new offering for the U.S.: Body on frame, solid axles, two-speed transfer case, factory available locker, lift, winch, etc, starting around $26,000. "At $26,405.00* MSRP, the 2022 Bremach TAOS is designed to give owners massive value, immediately. Premium features...
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    EVs with solar

    An interesting little video about using solar to power EVs. Imagine an electric touring rig that can recharge itself after two or three days camped at the beach in Mexico.
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    LC-70 LHD Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon

    At the Tokyo Auto Salon... Said to be the work of LandCruiser Chief Engineer, Sadayoshi Koyari: Coil spring rear, six-speed manual, heavy duty 9.5-inch differential, and, for those who'd love to see this stateside, LHD...
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