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The Evolving World
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2017
We here at "The Evolving World" like to tell it how it is; and are dedicated to covering advancing technologies that simply change the world forever!
Coming from a car guy perspective: Electric Vehicles (& my personal experiences with the four I have owned : 2017 Chevy Bolt EV, 2014 Fiat 500e, 2013 Tesla Model S P85, & 2012 Nissan LEAF) Converting gas cars to electric drive (two projects underway & more planned), JDM RHD kei cars, Solar power (since 7/2018), House renovating the green way & green building in general, uses for reclaimed 18650 Li-Ion batteries, Carbon neutral living, & much more.
We are 100% Gasoline-free since 9/2016. 100% Solar powered since 7/2018. Please like & subscribe.
Coming from a car guy perspective: Electric Vehicles (& my personal experiences with the four I have owned : 2017 Chevy Bolt EV, 2014 Fiat 500e, 2013 Tesla Model S P85, & 2012 Nissan LEAF) Converting gas cars to electric drive (two projects underway & more planned), JDM RHD kei cars, Solar power (since 7/2018), House renovating the green way & green building in general, uses for reclaimed 18650 Li-Ion batteries, Carbon neutral living, & much more.
We are 100% Gasoline-free since 9/2016. 100% Solar powered since 7/2018. Please like & subscribe.
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #9
In this episode: Spring arrives along with many improvements in and around the pond. Some plants didn't make it and others are flourishing. Divide some of the bigger plants and add some new ones. Watch to find out more...
Converting an unused, icy cold sterile, chemical rich, money pit, swimming pool into a nice natural pond with a balanced ecosystem that is full of life!
Join us for the complete series to see the transformation.
Converting an unused, icy cold sterile, chemical rich, money pit, swimming pool into a nice natural pond with a balanced ecosystem that is full of life!
Join us for the complete series to see the transformation.
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Chevy Bolt - Cargo Lighting - Modified - episode # 35
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This time on Modified, we drastically improve the cargo area lighting. Nixing the stock junk to a nice overhead bar of light. It's a step by step guide. Watch to find out more... The Evolving World is dedicated to the advancement of technology that changes the world forever. As far as automobiles go... we are only interested in electric or fuel cell electric vehicles... And maybe a 25 Y.O. JDM ...
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #8
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In this episode: Fall & Winter arrives with notable changes that come with it. We use a different method to fix the raccoon problem once & for all. The rains come, but are they enough to fill it up to last the year? Watch to find out more... Converting an unused, icy cold sterile, chemical rich, money pit, swimming pool into a nice natural pond with a balanced ecosystem that will be full of lif...
Chevy Bolt - Rear Seat Delete
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A step by step guide: Removing the rear seats for added cargo capacity & some weight savings on a 2017-21 Chevy Bolt EV. We show you what to expect. We welcome all comments, suggestions, & requests. Please like, comment, & subscribe.
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #7
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In this episode: As the end of summer approaches, a masked marauder arrives and discomforts myself & the ponds inhabitants. We attempt to fix the problem, but it's a complex issue! Watch to find out more... Converting an unused, icy cold sterile, chemical rich, money pit, swimming pool into a nice natural pond with a balanced ecosystem that will be full of life! Join us for the complete series ...
Drive Electric week - Ventura Harbor 2023
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A quick video showing all the vehicles & displays that were presented at the 2023 National Drive Electric week event held at Ventura Harbor - Ventura, CA on 10/01/23. I was there displaying my Bolt EV & met a lot of nice people. I counted 61 vehicles, which makes this one the larger EV events in the country. If you missed an event this year, there's always next year. Earth day/month is April 20...
Solar Animal Repeller - Review
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Protect your yard from those pesty animals. Simply place in a sunny spot near the target area. Detects motion & plays ultrasonic sounds to scare them away. But, how well do they actually work? Watch to find out. Used them for nearly five months.
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #6
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In this episode: Summers intense UV & dry condition affect some of the plants. Filter w/ UV added. Tropical storm Hilary (first in 84 years) & a 5.1 magnitude earthquake happen at the same time! Watch to find out more... Converting an unused, icy cold sterile, chemical rich, money pit, swimming pool into a nice natural pond with a balanced ecosystem that will be full of life! Join us for the co...
Chevy Bolt - Front lower grille replacement
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A step by step guide: Replacing the lower grille assembly on a 2017-21 Chevy Bolt EV. Prone to shatter with the slightest impact. We show you the whole process to repair. Watch to find out more... We welcome all comments, suggestions, & requests. Please like, comment, & subscribe.
Does a fully charged battery weigh more than when it's empty?
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How much does electricity weigh? Surely, a fully charged 64 kWh battery, capable of moving a 3,500 pound vehicle 280 miles must weigh more when the "tank is full". But, by how much? Watch to find out... We welcome all comments, suggestions, & requests. Please like, comment, & subscribe.
Chevy Bolt - HV Battery Replacement
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Here's my experience with the HV battery replacement recall on the 2017-21 Bolt EV. What to expect before & after including weight difference. If you haven't done yours yet... Then, watch to find out more... Note: Old battery was 58kWh when it was new & the new replacement battery is 64kWh. We welcome all comments, suggestions, & requests. Please like, comment, & subscribe.
Chevy Bolt - Wheel & Tire - 18 month update
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18 months have passed since we did the new wheel & tire package in a "minus one" size of 16" wheels with 205/60 tires. What have we learned? Watch to find out... Wheels: Borbet type Y - 16" with 38mm offset Tires: General Altimax RT43 - 205/60R16 We welcome all comments, suggestions, & requests. Please: like, comment, & subscribe.
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #5
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In this episode: Summer finally arrives. Adam & Eve (the fish) continue to flourish. Taro shoots like bamboo. Plants continue to grow & multiple. And Dragon flies become residents. Watch to find out more... Converting an unused, icy cold sterile, chemical rich, money pit, swimming pool into a nice natural pond with a balanced ecosystem that will be full of life! Join us for the complete series ...
Project: PAO EV - episode #9
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This time on Project: Wiring harness, replacement radio, super budget charger, programming, & weight of the finished car. But, does the motor spin? Watch to find out... I hope you enjoy watching the whole series & it inspires you to do something even better! This is our second completed EV build. Please support the channel with: a like, a comment, a subscription, & watch an ad or two.
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #4
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In this episode: Even under the abnormally cloudy & cool conditions (six weeks running) there is plenty of growth & fewer failures. Day lily is added. Taro & Cattails are started. Adam & Eve (the fish) double in size. Mayflies emerge & Snails appear. Watch to find out more... Converting an unused, icy cold sterile, chemical rich, money pit, swimming pool into a nice natural pond with a balanced...
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #3
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Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #3
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #2
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Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #2
Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #1
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Swimming Pool to Natural Pond Conversion - Episode #1
Fully Charged - LIVE in San Diego 2022 - America's energy consumption conundrum.
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Fully Charged - LIVE in San Diego 2022 - America's energy consumption conundrum.
Fully Charged - LIVE in San Diego 2022 - Can the U.S. overcome its big vehicle obsession?
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Fully Charged - LIVE in San Diego 2022 - Can the U.S. overcome its big vehicle obsession?
Fully Charged - LIVE in San Diego 2022 - Can we work our way to 100% renewables?
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Fully Charged - LIVE in San Diego 2022 - Can we work our way to 100% renewables?
Corkscrew Hillclimb at Laguna Seca 2022
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Corkscrew Hillclimb at Laguna Seca 2022
Well then, how does it ride? Smooth, stiff feel every bump? Chuck holes? No more bouncy back end? Please elaborate.
I can't find this for my 2019 Bolt. Do you happen to have another after market replacement suggestion just as good as the koni? Thank you- Rochel
OH man I love how you opened the valve I mean cap lol. I hate to say it but you botched this job to the max!! $600 eff up
How did you open it? Thank you
goshhh I love this car
A charged battery weighs slightly more than a depleted battery, due to its higher internal energy state. By m=E/c2 m = E / c 2
The tires and rims are factored in for the re Gen and designed for optimum efficiency.
I just did this replacement on my son's 2019 EV Bolt. What a job! The clips on the foam board were unusable on our replacement and I see you had the same issue.
I'm sure it's easier the second time... heaven forbid. No worries about the clips, they are completely redundant.
Great job. Dam a lot of work for such a small flimsy part
Thanks! Yes it is. Who designs a bumper out of such delicate material without thinking about profit margins.
Hi, do you know how to unlock a Fiat 500e after an accident? Best regards
This is the worst tutorial ever
Hello, I stumbled upton this video as I was searching around for the "Service 12v battery" error. I'm planning to replace battery in my 2015 500e. Please excuse if my questions are dumb as I'm totally a noob in car tech 🙂. Would this battery be ok for my situation where I drive my car rarely? Like a 10 mile ride once in a couple of months. I've realized that the range on my car has gone very low around 65-70 miles per 100% - how can I get more miles out of it - I could think of weight reduction as one thing any other tips would be appriciated. Any other tips for me to love my car more :)
The Enginering that went into this car is absolutely amazing! Hats off to all those involved👍
Ohmmu - 12v lithium
Appreciate your video. Could be wrong but I think in a front collision that little piece of metal that restrict the seat could prevent you from lounging foward. I have carried 10 2x4's in my bolt. If I needed to Cary more I'd probably make 2 trips, or in my case ask my brother to pick it up with his truck. Also the dealer might void any warranty or liability because of the modification.
What is the alignment specs for Bolt? Toe in?
I have to do this on an EUV, assuming it will be a similar process.
Most likely. It's the same platform with different sheet metal.
@@theevolvingworld The process was similar, the difference was the one screw at the headlight you loosened, that's a different piece on the EUV. I couldn't get to the screws but I was able to pull down on it and wiggle that and the bumper to release the clips. But your video helped out a lot, thanks for making it!
@@Mark_5150 Glad it helped you out.
Why in the world would u do anything to a E slow slow slow
Do you still have your Fiat 500E? Have you had the battery replaced? Would you consider a 65,000 Km in the odometer 2017 Fiat 500E? Cheers from Costa Rica!
Mosquito larvae.
You think you can use multiple of these to power a small home with solar panels?
Where do you jump the car when the battery is dead 7:39
awesome, thank you for doing this.
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When you said -"mabe this thing is not losened up enough..." And screwed the cap that covers steamvalve in the center of the gauges. I wondered what does that change if you didnt completely unscrew it and didnt press that stem valve? Does this guy really know what he is doing? Im not a pro at this but just using abit of commonbsense I would vacuum my recovery tank as well as the machine with all hoses. Before starting. And would use that same stemvalve under that cap to release the air from hoses connected to the car.
Dod you managed to use drive unit without rest of ?
How did you de-commission your original pool filtration system? I want to convert my chlorine swimming pond into a natural pond. I'm not clear how to convert the large sand filter to something appropriate for pond use. Also in series with the filter is the pump which I presume should remain to move water through the system and drive the water fall. Any ideas on the filter conversion would be appreciated. Thanks!
I simply stopped using the pump, it saves 1.4 kWh of energy. If I ever want to go back, it should start right up, as nothing is permanent. In your case, I would simply stop adding chlorine & any other chemicals. Keep the filtering system if you want clear circulating water for a natural swimming pool. Otherwise, it will look more like mine, with some cloudy & murkiness just like a natural pond should be. I would also recommend at the end of the dry season to fully drain the pool, scrub down the sides, & vac out all powdery debris. Then refill with 100% rain water for a clean reset. It's a big mistake that I've made that is showing up on episode #10.
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You think you could take the batteries and power your home? It would be like having two power walls.
I've always seen it as the best 2nd use of HV batteries out of an higher mileage or crashed EV. The trick is open sourced software along with the hardware for a proper connection to the grid or solar. Or a company needs to develop the software & hardware as a kit without the batteries included. Hopefully, we'll have this option soon!
Someone has used these batteries for solar but waiting to hear back about pics.
I was nervous watching this video. Waiting for something to blow up. Dude didn’t seem so sure of what he was doing.
Nice seat mod. Would the opposite fold be possible? slide the seat forward, remove the headrest and posts, and then modify to fold the seat all the way back to the level of the back seat. BTW my toyota matrix had a front seat that folded. I loved it. I had a full 8ft of flat space.
Thanks. I looked at all options, which is why I modified it. The seat does not fold back to flat no matter what. It might come close with the rear seat removed. The headrest is easy to adjust up/down, but not easy to remove. It's defiantly not a Honda Fit or Toyota Matrix on cargo flexibility.
Arent you supposed to put a vacuum on the tank first before capturing?
Shocks from 2016-2022 Sonic should fit bolt on without any modifications. Rubber insert will compact and washers will corrode and start squeaking
Have you confirmed this? There are many Bolt owners that can benefit for sure.
@@ace2125 1 month / 5k km after on my Bolt. No issues. I used torque specs for Sonic not for Bolt. Part #: KYB 343459
mine is charged up n everything, but it just won't function, at all,
Why is r134a still being used its rubbish & being phased out in other countries???
Just to let you know, Rockauto sells those parts for 1/4 of what you pay on GmDirect.
Do you need 2 set of gauges ? Is not enough with the machine ones ?
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I have been watching all your episodes for a while now and I enjoy it so much! You should totally get a group of koi or goldfish for your large pond to help manage bugs and begin to balance the ecosystem. Also I would look into getting floating plants such as water lettuce or water hyacinth. While they are tropical and will most likely die over the winter; they do grow very fast and absorb access nutrients and provide shade. If you add some to your larger pond and let it expand it will greatly help. One of the general rule of thumb when having a Clearwater pond is to cover about 40% of it with shade because the main things green microalgae lives off of is access nutrients and sunlight which plants can provide both of especially the floating plants. Also one of the best places I have found for learning how to get clear water is a channel called Ozponds. One last tip I have is a high quality UV light. By having a UV light it prevents the alage from growing by sterilizing it. You just need to make sure it is a good quality one and that the bulb is still working after a year. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more episodes!
Thank you for your kind words & hope you continue to follow the evolution. We did experiment with both the water lettuce & water hyacinth back in the beginning. Water hyacinth was my favorite flourishing plant until it became a rapidly dying plant last August. Also, there is a UV light in the fountain. There has been some very interesting recent developments in regards to all things mentioned here, coming up in episode #10.
tank is 100 on Amazon now 😢
I bought some, the one with the alarm and light. They seemed to work but they did not charge very well and finally just stopped charging altogether. They are as low as $16.00 now but they did not last very long.
environmental disaster no way green no way useful
i dislike the stock tires, shitty ride where i live,,,
What do you think about installing the Koni red, which is supposed to be softer than the yellow? Also, do you think that these would fit on a 2023 Chevy EUV? Last question do you think or what do you think about the Beilstein shocks instead of the Koni? my car is definitely driving wonky it feels like the shocks and the rare are not even working.
All of the Bolts are running the same basic platform. The EUV variant is riding slightly higher, has smaller rear seat area, larger storage area, different styling, & nicer options. Weight is greater and the OEM EUV rides noticeably softer than my '17. I don't see any reason why the Koni's or Bilstein's wouldn't work. They are both great brands with a long history of producing high quality products. Mine are continuing to work great on the softest setting with no need to adjust anything. The OEM fronts are doing fine as well. Those rears are defective from the start on all Bolts. I believe the only reason it's not called out more often is because some people don't carry as much cargo or people as others... and thus don't have the problem. You should be able to have those replaced for free under warranty on 2023 model. Also, the rear beam axle seems to get itself out of alignment as well. I have video on fixing that for a few bucks vs a few grand. Blown shocks and out of alignment will make a car drive very wonky.
You're so close to having the perfect setup. You could fill the top with pea gravel and plant the plants in it while pumping water up from the pool, creating a huge natural filter and the plants will grow crazy.
That was the original plan and still is the general direction we are going. We had issues earlier on in the early episodes that side tracked us a bit. It keeps evolving.
Why did they make these car chargers so difficult I like this one cuz it's not Wi-Fi and you can turn it off but when you try to look stuff up like that it won't go to it they only go to and not explain anything the internet does not do anything anymore itself or go where you don't want to do you know how to look up these Chargers and other brands that have an on and off switch that has no Wi-Fi
Do you need extended bolts for the top bar ?
What is the black wire and the gizmo toward the middle of the seat that is covered with your blanket? Can that be safely moved out of the way to make a platform there? Is it safe to put weight on it. Looks like it could be damaged with anything heavy on it, and of course the wires are a concern. Is that a weight sensor?
Yeah, I've been wondering about that myself. I can't find it in the manual either. We know the HV battery service disconnect is the larger device towards the front under the rear seats. But, the little magic marker size thing under the rear seat back, which is visible with the rear seats in as well, is kind of a mystery. I would leave it alone.
My tire pressure readings not showing now after disconnecting battery and then the seat wiring. Wonder if it will come back on? LOL, bloodied a knuckle trying to disconnect that harness connector. Pretty stiff.
Sorry to hear about the knuckle. Maybe the passenger seat wiring connector is not fully in. I am not sure where the TPMS controller box is located on this car. Usually, it's in the back corner near either wheel. I don't think it would be near the seat. Possibly power supply is flowing thru that connector to the TPMS box located elsewhere in car. Double check that wiring connector!