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I Got a Free Battery Pack. Is it good?

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/wGiuwnh0mx0

I picked this up last week and couldn't wait to get home and tear into it. It's no good, but I got a quick video out of it!

I Bought a Polestar 2!

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/JpdjxeK9K1A

(Video is subject to change, but I wanted to go ahead and share the "draft")

The Bus (room) Renovation Begins!

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/MMB05FAoCa4

I've needed to do this since forever. Now I'm doing it! And I'm doing it right which means it's going to take five times longer than originally planned. Oh well. It'll be amazing when it's done!

I Have An Explorer Now I Guess

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/hVediqnd19E

A Quick Look Around a Mini E

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/Z6GMAGVjCk8

I got to poke around a Mini E from 2008! Don't tell anyone

The ACP eBox is Electric Car Tech in a Toyota

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/UPJtqTbAeog

I Fixed All the Little Things Wrong with My Coda and Broke One Big Thing

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/jduH3WG4_Qc

The Coda saga continues! This time with a mega disappointing ending.

Bus Window Plaques (re-edit)

I added a small section to the video explaining how I laid out the text for each plaque. There was a little confusion over this aspect, so it seemed like a worthwhile thing to add to the video. The plaque listing goes public tomorrow!

The Battery Testing Update

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/VHKYNrVR9Dk

It's a super short video, but I promised it, so here it is! Plus Ecoflow wanted me to promote their Prime Day sale, so this was a great place for that ad spot.

The Plaques are Ready for Order!

Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1179489285/custom-engraved-school-bus-glass-section

I Turned Bus Windows into Engraved Plaques

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/6UwcQWHqsHw (video posted above has been made private)

The plaques for top tier patrons get shipped out today! I'll open up public orders and make the video public in a few days.

Ripping Apart My 3 Dead EV Battery Packs

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/Od6z2N-92D8

*Pending Sponsor Approval*

I finally dug into the packs in the two spare Codas, and what a surprise that was. I was expecting half the packs to be dead or the voltage readings to be all over the place or some such n...

I Made a New Chicken Coop, and Overdid It

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/nLRnI1H53Ew

After six months of work, it's finally done! I like overcomplicating things, but this project took too long. I had no motivation towards the end, but it's finally done and outside!

Fleet Update 2022

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/X-wWPm8QBXk

Hi! This video has not yet been approved by the sponsor, so it's subject to change, but here's your early preview. Enjoy! 

Why Didn't I Clean This Sooner?

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/PKr-RTvcVII

Sorry, I wasn't able to do an early release for patrons this time. It's time to clean up the Robin! Once again, the end result of the detailing process makes me want to detail everything, but the process is still awful.

EV Road Trip Super Extended Cut

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/oGYOELVZXf4

(mild language warning)

Want a super long, behind the scenes version of my EV road trip video complete with outtakes and extra snark? Alec took it upon himself to edit down a version that leaves out almost nothing. Enjoy! 2022-05-21 02:39:20 +0000 UTC View Post

I Loved This Electric Mower Last Year, but Now...

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/LcJH7QqEn_Y

Is this a bit of an off the wall topic for an automotive channel? Yes, but I promised I would do it so here. Plus, I feel like this is a necessary PSA for some folks. Since when has my channel had any consistency anyway?

What Does an EV Road Trip Look Like?

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/1Vm_ASm2zfs

Hi! Did you want a collab? Here's a collab. Alec will also be making a video on this topic, but it will be coming in a few weeks.

This Mercedes Kept Breaking, so I Got Rid of It

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/W2JmMYgjxHI

Bit of a hodge podge of a video today. The very short Mercedes saga is finally over. I had all kinds of ideas of what to do with this car, and I gave up on all of them. I'd rather sell it and use the money for a down payment on so...

I Detailed the Trabant for the First Time Ever

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/K_qyA7QuOLg

The Bus is Back!

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/5FGN-w-tRf8

After nearly two months of (mostly) solid work, here it is!

Hi! Here's an Update on What I'm Doing

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/jFD7XIX4HhA

Spoiler alert: I didn't make the bus deadline, but it's not for the reason I expected

I Bought a Mercedes and It Likes to Break

Direct Link: https://youtu.be/488JOXkdrDU

Our main car needs work. Rather than fix it, why not go out and get another car that needs work? Makes perfect sense I think

The Nissan S-Cargo is a Snail

Testing Even MORE Cheap Lasers

I spent too long on this video, and now I'm sick of these diode lasers. It was a fun little experiment though. And the Duragno has a new name

I've Made a Mistake

Hi! I pretty badly messed up a thing, and now I need to redo all of it. This stinks, but I'm excited to finally be able to move forward.

I Attempted a DIY Alignment on the Yugo

Considering I can actually drive the car now, I'm calling it a success! It's far from perfect, but it's a great stop gap.

I Forced My CNC to Make a Table for Itself

A fairly quick, but super satisfying project. And quite the learning experience!

Aging Wheels Flock Update

Birds!

I Attempted the Go Kart Electric Conversion Again

I considered quitting several times during the course of this project. Setback after setback. Problem after problem. It didn't even have a satisfying resolution after all that work. I'm glad I took the time to make it pretty, cuz it don't work. I'll come back to this project later on with a clear head and an off the shelf motor or two. I wil...