Even if you manage to drain the 12-volt battery, you can break out the ol' jumper cables or Weego and solve the problem in a minute or two. Given all the other financial and technical challenges of building an EV, going with a 12-volt system for the car's computers and accessories ...
Batteries, like tires, are wear-and-tear parts that need to be replaced periodically. I’ve never seen or heard of a battery that lasted for the full life of the car it was originally installed in. How long it holds a charge depends on several factors, like the type of car it’s in...
Not having winter supplies When you drive you should be equipped with an ice scraper, an emergency, and jumper cables at least. Abusing your brakes Canva Abusing your brakes Slamming on your brakes is an incredibly bad method for driving in the snow. Texting and driving Canva Texting and driv...
Boudin Bakery: I know I mentioned this above, but I need to write about it again. If you are looking for some great New England-style clam chowder in the best sourdough bread bowl you've ever had, then head over to Boudin Bakery on Jefferson Street. It's a lively environment, and yo...
A couple of dogs and a dog jumper with steel shoeing was our transportation. An old rag of a tent, and one skiff to paddle home after breakup. The dogs trotted along the shore and banks of the creeks. We had no waders. We shot geese and ducks with our 22 rifles. Frank Barker, ...