Kia just revved up the EV scene with a global launch of the EV5! Previously a China-only electric SUV, the EV5 is hitting the road in both left-hand and right-hand drive markets, bringing Kia’s cutting-edge electric vehicle technology to the world. Spotted at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) sporting a right-hand drive, the […]
A Technician’s Guide to To PCB Components in HVAC Equipment
Technicians who have been in the HVAC industry for 20-plus years have noticed an ever-increasing and, oftentimes, frustrating number of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their units. One popular manufacturer is now boasting seven separate PCBs in their standard 10-ton rooftop units. In trade school, we were taught to think about PCBs in simple terms; […]
T8 – living with a hybrid – questions | SwedeSpeed
I have yet to drive an XC60 T8 hybrid, but have a few questions. Is it possible to drive in electric-only mode until the battery is depleted? By “electric-only” I mean the gas engine doesn’t provide ANY assist or turn itself on, no matter how much power you command through the throttle. NO. You can […]
The Two Numbers In Your Company That Decide How Big It Can Get
I recently came to terms with a brutal truth about scaling a business. We did an analysis of our company churn rate (client subscription cancelations) and the numbers came up pretty good. The data showed 2.5% to 3% churn on average (we lose 3% of our clients each month). If you’re not familiar with industry churn rates, under 5% […]
Hyundai Motor Group Embraces NVIDIA AI and Omniverse for Next-Gen Mobility
Driving the future of smart mobility, Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is partnering with NVIDIA to develop the next generation of safe, secure mobility with AI and industrial digital twins. Announced today at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, this latest work will elevate Hyundai Motor Group’s smart mobility innovation with NVIDIA accelerated computing, […]
Audi RS3 review: Compact cannon
RS stands for Rally Sport. It could also stand for Rapid Stimuli. Or Rock Solid. Or Ripping Sound. Or… well, you get the visual. And the sound. Audi RS3 is a true RS. The second weekend of January must have been a long sleepless night for Motor City residents – which is their annual endurance […]
How Can I Tell How Old My Furnace Is?
How Can I Tell How Old My Furnace Is? Top 100 HVAC Blog Post It’s critical to know the age of your furnace. Knowing how old your furnace is might help you plan and budget for prospective furnace repairs or replacements. This is especially important in the bitterly cold State Of Illinois, where we never […]
2015 LaFerrari with Bespoke Finish Heads to Auction
RM Sotheby’s Paris 2025 auction will feature a standout example of Ferrari’s first hybrid hypercar, the 2015 LaFerrari, which could fetch up to $4,150,000. Kevin Van Campenhout © RM Sotheby’s The LaFerrari represents a significant milestone as Ferrari’s first hybrid hypercar. A naturally aspirated 6,262-cc V12 engine is at its core […]
How to Price Your DIY Woodworking Projects (2021) (2021)
In this article, I’ll give some tips for how to price your DIY woodworking projects to sell as a side hustle. For a little context, I run DIY Projects with Pete in addition to Think Entrepreneurship. I make YouTube tutorials and detailed plans to inspire other DIYers to just get out and build with wood, […]
New MJJC Foam Cannon S V3.0 Review
Regular readers of this blog will know that I am a big fan of MJJC products, especially their foam cannons. Over the past few years, I have been using their cannons exclusively as I find them excellent value at the price point given the performance they offer, compared to some other brands. My cannon of […]