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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

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A six-speed manual was standard equipment. By about the middle 2010s, these cars began appearing en masse in the boneyards I frequent , so many that I thought about doing a Minipocalypse article on the subject (along the lines of the Subiepocalypse and 240calypse pieces I wrote for this publication). New for 2007 was this 1.6-liter

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

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The ministry also called on companies to obey national workplace safety laws and comply with existing product standards. ” Updated On May 9, 2024 at 04:11 PM IST --> Published On May 9, 2024 at 04:07 PM IST 1 min read --> Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis.

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GM unveils the Chevrolet Equinox EV, its budget SUV offering

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Chevrolet has long been the budget offering of GM products; their vehicles are made for everyone, so what if the interior is comparable to a school lunch tray, it’s cheap and (hopefully) reliable transportation. A standard range of 250 miles and an optional range of up to 300 miles will take most people where ever they need to go.

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Shell Recharge massively expands with Volta acquisition

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The company is also one of many that have attempted to make charging as cheap as possible by selling “billboard space” on each of its chargers. Acquisition will likely become a standard tool as larger EV charging networks look to grow their presence in major markets in the coming years. What do you think of the article?

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Junkyard Find: 1948 Dodge Custom Sedan

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The '48 Dodge looked old-fashioned in its day, and so I shot this photograph with an Ansco Memo camera (which was made to shoot then-cheap 35mm movie film) from the late 1920s. Look for more of this treasure trove in future articles from me. This car's engine might be the original one, but swaps happened frequently with these cars.

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Request government for protectionist measures in Budget; remove duty on raw materials: Abhyuday Jindal – ET Auto

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He suggested levying Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imports as the domestic market is being affected by cheap and sub-standard stainless steel products from select group of countries like China and Vietnam.

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Minneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for USD 15 an hour under council’s plan but mayor vows a veto – ET Auto

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Uber and Lyft have threatened to leave if the measure is approved, but council member Jamal Osman voted for the proposal, saying the fear of their departure “does not make it OK” for companies to rely on drivers – often people of color and immigrants in the Minneapolis area – for cheap labor.