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Would You Rather? Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla

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Piggybacking off our earlier match between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 , this week’s throw-down will be between the 2024 Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. On the Hondas you start with a 2.0-liter, Climbing the trim ladder at Honda will yield a 1.5-liter While the base 2.0-liter

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

A Deep into the World of Japanese Imports This article may contain affiliate links. Some JDM cars, like the Honda Civic Type R, make it stateside The Journey of JDM Culture Originating in Motorsport Magic The allure of JDM cars traces its roots back to Japan’s vibrant motorsport scene. What Exactly Are JDM Cars?

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Feature: The 3 Types of Mechanics

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This article may contain affiliate links. This article will look at three kinds of mechanics, their work profile and the requirement to become these types of mechanics. Motorcycle mechanics work on motorcycles, repair and maintain motorcycles, doing oil changes, changing fluids, replacing parts and minor maintenance.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

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This article will delve into a crucial question: How many solar panels do you need to charge your EV at home? Honda Clarity 26 89 29.2 This includes the cost of the solar panels themselves, installation fees, potential maintenance costs, and the expected operational lifespan of the system. Kia Soul EV 64 243 26.3

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Long-term Financial Benefits Compared to ICE cars, EVs require less maintenance. In the long run, you may save money on repairs and maintenance by driving an electric car because they have fewer moving parts and easier drivetrains. By switching to an electric vehicle, you may be able to significantly reduce your fuel expenses.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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In 1997, Willett Kempton , a professor at the University of Delaware, and Steve Letendre , a professor at Green Mountain College, in Vermont, began publishing a series of journal articles that imagined the bidirectional EV as a resource for electricity utilities. Electric Car tzero 0-60 3.6

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Junkyard Find: 1983 Volvo DL Sedan With 327k Miles

The Truth About Cars

That's not quite as bad as it sounds, because I wrote about 13 Volvo 240s all residing in the same car graveyard in 2011's Northern California Volvo 240pocalypse article. Overall this car stands at just 45th in the Murilee Martin Junkyard Odometer Standings, between a 330k-mile 1982 Honda Prelude and a 326k-mile 1996 Honda Accord wagon.

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