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Aventon Soltera: This is the most beautiful low-cost electric bicycle I’ve tested yet

February 2, 2022
I’ve always loved the way Aventon makes its electric bicycles. They exude a level of craftsmanship that far exceeds their modest prices. But the new offers a masterclass in building a lightweight, modestly powered e-bike for commuter use. The Soltera, which I tested in the single-speed variety but also comes in a 7-speed option, is a beauty to behold. I tested the Azure Blue model, which has…
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EV charging ports will soon outnumber gas stations in the US, yet it won’t be enough

February 2, 2022
In 2021, there were about 108,000 public charging ports in the US. That’s nearly one port for every gas station in the US, of which there is an estimated 111,000 to 150,000 – a whole lot more EV charging ports are needed. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s…
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ElectraMeccanica announces it will begin deliveries of its SOLO Cargo EV in Q2 2022

February 2, 2022
Following customer deliveries of its flagship SOLO EV last fall, compact electric vehicle manufacturer ElectraMeccanica has shared a delivery timeline for the upcoming Cargo version of the SOLO. Later this year, both commercial and fleet customers will see the new SOLO EVs delivered with over twice the cargo capacity. ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. ($SOLO) is an EV designer and…
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Photographer Builds Camera Drone That Shoots 35mm Film

February 2, 2022
Jason De Freitas is a guy who is passionate about both film photography and flying drones, and recently he combined those two loves in a brilliant way: he built an analog-camera drone and shot aerial landscape photos on 35mm slide film. De Freitas is based in the…
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The Best Instant Cameras in 2022

February 2, 2022
While visiting a friend recently, I noted that his teenage daughter’s walls were lined with Polaroids of her and her friends. I expressed some surprise and inquired about what got her interested in instant photography. She tilted her head and smirked at the question, and I soon understood why. The term “instant photography” struck her as curiously redundant. With the rapid…
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