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TEMO’s easy-to-install electric outboard motors make DIY e-boats simple

Baua Electric

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. TEMO currently offers two models of small-format electric outboard motors but hopes the funding round will help accelerate the development of its range to include larger motors.

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AFOSR and NASA Launch First Test Rocket Fueled by Aluminum-Ice Propellant

Green Car Congress

It consists of an all-carbon-fiber, minimum-diameter high-power rocketry kit. Three sizes rocket motors ranging from internal diameters of 0.75 The ALICE flight-vehicle assembled on the launch rail. Credit: Dr. Steven F. Son, Purdue University) Click to enlarge. ALICE has the consistency of toothpaste when made.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). cubic feet.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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kWh LFP battery pack from BYD’s FinDreams, the electric sedan has up to 497 miles (800 km) CLTC range. Info from China’s MIIT revealed the U7 features over 1,300 hp (960 kW) from four electric motors. BYD Yangwang U7 (Source: Yangwang) Powered by a huge 135.5 Starting prices are around $140,000 (1,000,000 yuan).

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Our commitment began with CNG kit manufacturing in 2010, followed by investments in EV R&D in 2017. As EVs are gaining traction, advancements in battery technology, fast-charging infrastructure, and increased range are redefining the landscape of automobiles. Uno Minda stands out as an early mover in this critical shift.

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Save up to $400 on NIU electric scooters starting from $210, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus, EGO Power+ pole saw, and more

Baua Electric

It is joined by Anker’s latest C800 Plus Portable Power Station that’s fallen back to its $499 low , as well as the EGO Power+ 10-inch Telescopic LED Cut Line Indicator Pole Saw Kit at $304. MPH with a range of 15.5 to 10 MPH for 7-mile range: $210 (Reg. mile range: $480 (Reg. mile range: $600 (Reg.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Put another way, the fuel cell technology is being developed so as to work as components in the MQB (transverse) kit, the development of which is led by the Volkswagen brand, and the MLB (longitudinal) kit being driven by Audi.

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