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I yeeted an electric bicycle battery into a tub of water to see what happens

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That’s right, I chucked an e-bike battery from the new Velotric Discover 2 into a tub full of water just for the hell of it. But water ingress into e-bike batteries is a leading cause of the still-rare fires we tend to see on the news, and so improving waterproofing of batteries is critical. I mean, it wasn’t purely without cause.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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Jail Cells? Morgues? Your Cruise Ship Has Some Surprises for You.

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Some ships are as big as small cities, and while it’s relatively easy to familiarize yourself with a seemingly endless number of amenities — water parks, tattoo parlors, multiple restaurants — there is also an entire ecosystem, often below passenger decks, that is shrouded in mystery. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Two US EV Charging Station Firsts

Green Car Congress

Teslas, RAV4 EVs, Ford Rangers, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, even EV conversions can be charged at the six-port station, in the parking lot of the new Woodland Gateway Shopping Center. The opening of the station, a brainchild of the Electric Auto Assn. Tesla and RAV4 EV charging at the new station.

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9 Places to See the Summer Olympics Without Setting Foot in Paris

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Then climb up to the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse neighborhood, with its tiny streets, shops and views of Lyon below. At sunset, climb up to Cours Julien , a hip neighborhood with beautiful views for your apéro. The post 9 Places to See the Summer Olympics Without Setting Foot in Paris appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Is It Safe to Travel to the Bahamas? Here’s What You Need to Know.

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Drawn by clear turquoise waters and miles of white-sand beaches, around seven million travelers visit the Bahamas each year, but a new warning about increased violence on the island nation has raised alarm over the safety of visiting there. Specifically, the Over the Hill neighborhood , south of Shirley Street, should be avoided.

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

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Even at a resort, swimming laps often means having to negotiate odd, and often short, lengths while keeping an eye out for cannonballing children in water that can feel like a hot tub. The post 5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. But they exist. Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024.