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Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the genius's life and work, from his tumultuous upbringing in South Africa and flight to the United States to his dramatic technical innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits. Vance uses Musk's story to explore one of the pressing questions of our age: can the...
2) Elon Musk
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"From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era--a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter"-- Provided by publisher.
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ASAE textbook volume no. 3
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The text was written for students in colleges of agriculture as well as others with an interest in engines and motor vehicles. Although the primary focus is on engines and farm tractors, many of the concepts also apply to automobiles, trucks, self-propelled farm machinery, lawn and garden tractors, and other vehicles. Updates include new governmental regulations, new technological developments, and illustrations. Chapters include thermodynamics of...
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"Learn to install, troubleshoot and test electrical motors like a pro with Herman's UNDERSTANDING MOTOR CONTROLS, 4E. This unique, real-world systems approach to learning motor control devices introduces basic principles using numerous up-to-date illustrations and step-by-step thorough explanations. You start with basic control circuits and components and master all "must-know" applications and procedures before advancing to more complex topics. Updated...
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"A Washington Post reporter's intimate account of the fallout from the closing of a General Motors' assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin--Paul Ryan's hometown--and a larger story of the hollowing of the American middle class. This is the story of what happens to an industrial town in the American heartland when its factory stills--but it's not the familiar tale. Most observers record the immediate shock of vanished jobs, but few stay around long...
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This new edition, significantly expanded, brings the subject up to date, with full coverage of the new four-stroke engines, conventional electronic and direct fuel-injection systems, oil-mix systems in the new clean two-strokes, and more. You'll save time and money doing your own engine repairs and maintenance.
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Includes vehicles for 2002-2006. These Geneal Motors models are those which are produced in sufficient quantities to warrant coverage, and which have technical content available. Includes repare service for brakes, drive train, front & rear suspension, fuel system, and specification & maintenance charts.
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Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience and a background of more than 1,000 magazine articles on the subject, engine control expert Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of engine management to the building of complicated project cars. Hartman has substantially updated the material from his 1993 MBI book Fuel Injection to address the incredible developments in automotive fuel injection technology from the past decade, including...
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Assemble, build, and put power in motion with Cool Engine & Motor Projects! Create a mini buzzing robot with a battery-powered engine, move a small ship with steam, and more! Each project includes easy-to-read, step-by step instructions paired with photographs. Learn to use tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations! -- Publisher description.
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From electronic ignition to electronic fuel injection, slipper clutches to traction control, today's motorcycles are made up of much more than an engine, frame, and two wheels. And, just as the bikes themselves have changed, so have the tools with which we tune them. How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Engine Management Systems addresses all of a modern motorcycle's engine-control systems and tells you how to get the most out of today's bikes. Topics...
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Chilton volume pt. no. 24237
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Provides instruction on repairing 23 models of General Motors automotive vehicles inclusive of the 2000 through 2004 model years.
20) Aptera
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"Provides information on the green technology used in the Aptera, and discusses how the green movement is affecting the auto industry"--Provided by publisher.