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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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Renault is launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo. The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date.

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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing. Rap Eco Motors delivers premier e-rickshaws nationwide and abroad to countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America.

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The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version

Baua Electric

Swytch, makers of the self-proclaimed “most affordable” electric bike conversion kits out there, announced its newest model this morning. The UK-based company’s new Swytch GO kit comes with a super low pre-order price of just £299 (or US $349 for North American customers), though there’s a bit of a catch.

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This clever kit turns bicycles into electric bikes using their disc brakes

Baua Electric

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. Recharging takes 2.5

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KIT research shows impact of aging on battery thermal transport properties – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In a study published in the Journal of Power Sources, researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated that there are significant changes to the thermal transport properties of battery anodes and cathodes dependent on the aging conditions.

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This slightly shady $500 kit turns your e-bike into an electric snowmobile

Baua Electric

Well now there’s an easy way to do it in the form of a conversion kit that takes an e-bike and turns it into something of a snowmobile with the inclusion of a snow track kit. I do know that the kit includes a 1,000W motor designed to run on 48V, though they also describe it as 2,000W in some areas. Tank tracks!”

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Get Ford F-150 Raptor Power for Much Less Coin

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The entry-level XL trim can be outfitted with cloth or vinyl seats and comes powered by a 5.0-liter Power reaches a surprising 7-5 horsepower and 635 pound-feet of torque, thanks to a 2.65-liter locking rear axle, remote start, a 12-inch gauge cluster, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. liter Roush Supercharger.

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