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I am a middle-class guy with a family and a very active lifestyle. We purchased a new electric car in the low $20,000 price range. This car turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made for our finances, time management, and overall happiness. I share my personal experience with all the details of deciding on the purchase, driving attributes, cost of charging, winter driving, and maintenance costs. You will learn everything there is to know about owning and driving an electric vehicle, and learn how an EV can be fun, economical, and reliable.

Are you a senior citizen contemplating living the RV life? Have you had the longing to live in the great outdoors, but could never do so before retiring? Does living the RV life call to you, but you feel like you are constricted by your Social Security checks? This bundle contains two audiobooks. Audiobook 1 is: Retire into an RV with Social Security: How to Use Social Security to Live in an RV Full Time; and 2 is: RV Living for Senior Citizens: How to Start and Manage Full Time RV Living as a Retiree over the Age of 60....

Warfare in the sky for the first time in history! The French Lafayette Espadrille accepts Americans to serve as pilots before America's entry into World War I. James Norman Hall describes his frightening experiences flying over enemy lines and his soul searching when commanded to kill. He recounts his training in a French flight school, his friendships with other trainees and his crash landing in German territory.

Here's a biographical profile of the Freelan and Francis Stanley, identical twins who developed the Stanley Steamers, cars powered by steam engines. In 1897 the brothers, dressed alike in overcoats, bowler hats and sporting thick black beards appeared on Maple Street in Watertown, Mass., driving a horseless carriage that was nearly soundless. Spectators were stunned by the quick pace and eerie silence. One observer later recalled: "It was like watching a pair of pants run down the street with nobody in them."

Is this is the Information Age[1], the Digital Age[2] or the Electricity Age?[3] I know of no digital device that functions without electricity. Even if fully off-grid, you’ll need electricity, likely from a solar panel, batteries, and a camera and laptop. In remote mountain cabins, Starlink internet can aid uploading. None of this works without electricity, so I declare the Electrical Age began on September 4, 1882, when Charles Edison lit up Manhattan, New York, USA. A lot has changed since 1882. Most importantly, the need for electricity. Take a moment and think about your day from ...

When machines go on strike who can survive? Who will stand in their way when they join forces to get rid of us? We have become so much depended on machinery and technology that we can barely do anything without them. Picture a world without machinery and we have nothing, we are plunged back into the stone age, to a time when we are unable to do anything complex, we were helpless as infants and always at mercy of the forces of nature. But right now, with all kinds of machines around us, we receive daily reports of heavy industrial machinery breaking down and causing injury to the workers, we...

Whatever your motivation is for passing the UK Driving Theory Test, we understand your desire to get out on the road.. Yet unfortunately, more than 30% of people fail their theory test. And for 1.8 Million people, it took them more than 3 attempts to pass their test! We've created this audiobook to help you avoid becoming one of the unlucky ones who fails their theory test—saving you time, money and stress along the way. Our audiobook is the ONLY audiobook on the market that gives you up-to-date practise questions and answers to help you pass your theory.

A follow-up to the popular Tow Truck Kings: Secrets of the Towing & Recovery Business. Tow Truck Kings 2 is an all-new, exclusive second collection of incredible secrets, stories, tips, tricks, and information about the towing and recovery business.

Discover how to make $5,000 a week by investing in the trucking business... even if you have zero experience. Are you done with tolerating lengthy hours and lonely trips as a truck driver, longing to work on your own terms? Do you have an eye for the trucking business but don’t know where to start because the whole process seems complicated? Would you like to start a home business but haven’t quite figured out the best one yet? If any of these situations describe you, then keep reading… The trucking industry currently transports 70% of all freight in the United States, and a 30% ...

How I Passed My Drivers License Test is a comprehensive guide for those pursuing a learner's permit or driver's license of all ages. In this book I share special techniques that I teach my students, aiming to prepare new drivers for the road and supplement their training. I share a few things that I wasn’t taught, that I had to learn on my own by hundreds of thousands of miles driven. I recount my own journey from a fearful beginner to a confident driver, providing a relatable perspective for those facing similar anxieties.

It is 3pm on Monday. Emily Smith is summoned to her daughter's school, an elite hothouse where pupils work under exacting standards of grades and behaviour. She is reassured that Olivia isn't in trouble, but the news is even worse - her child is missing. As time ticks by and fear becomes unbearable, the real danger may not be the kidnapper but someone much closer to home...

This essential manual is your trusted companion, meticulously crafted to guide aspiring commercial drivers through the intricacies of handling hazardous materials, mastering chamber vehicles, and honing basic vehicle control skills. Navigating through the complexities of hazardous materials regulations and the demands of advanced vehicle handling, this guide ensures that you're well-prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

A behind-the-scenes look at the robustly competitive race to dominate the market for electric cars, the larger-than-life moguls behind them, and the changes that are transforming the auto industry. In the 1980s, it was unimaginable that the home computer would become as common and easy to use as a toaster. Today, plug-in charging stations and smart grids seem like something still far off in the future. But by 2020, the auto industry will look very different from today's field of troubled auto giants.

Conquer the ASE B4: Structural Damage Analysis and Frame Alignment is a concise, practical guide tailored for collision repair professionals seeking to reinforce their knowledge and skills for the ASE B4 certification. This guide walks readers through essential topics such as vehicle measurement, structural repair techniques, welding standards, frame alignment, and OEM repair procedures. Each chapter is carefully structured to focus on real-world applications and critical repair decision-making. This guide is not a full-length textbook or practice test bank, but a streamlined overview to ...

A penetrating look at near-future disruption as truly autonomous vehicles arrive.

In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.

Conquer the ASE L2: Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnostics for Trucks is part of the Conquer the Exam series—concise, focused guides for professionals preparing for vocational and certification exams. This book offers a streamlined review of key diesel diagnostic topics, including OBD systems, emissions components, powertrain control, and scan tool usage. Rather than cover every possible detail, this guide helps you focus on the core concepts tested on the ASE L2 exam. It is designed to supplement more comprehensive resources, hands-on experience, and manufacturer-specific training—not to...

Conquer the ASE T7: HVAC Systems for Truck Climate Control is a concise, practical guide for technicians preparing for the ASE T7 certification. This unofficial study aid breaks down the essential concepts of heavy-duty truck heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in a structured, easy-to-follow format. Covering topics such as refrigerant recovery, compressor diagnostics, system pressures, and airflow troubleshooting, the book helps readers focus on the most test-relevant content without overwhelming detail. This guide is designed to supplement more comprehensive training...

Conquer the ASE P1 Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Medium-Heavy Truck Parts Specialist is a concise study guide designed to complement more detailed resources for the ASE P1 certification. It provides an overview of key topics such as communication skills, vehicle systems, and inventory management, focusing on what candidates need to know to identify knowledge gaps and prepare effectively. While it is not intended to replace comprehensive guides or technical manuals, this book serves as a starting point for understanding the exam’s structure and content. This guide addresses the core ...