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

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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. There’s a 4 kg (8.8

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV unveiled as first electric muscle car with Hellcat performance

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Retaining its title as the “world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car,” the electric Dodge Charger will deliver Hellcat Redeye levels of performance. The electric Dodge Charger will be underpinned by Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which will power the first Jeep EVs in the US. All-wheel drive is standard on the new Charger.

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Volkswagen to put MEB-based electric I.D. BUZZ microbus concept into production; Cargo variant too

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BUZZ, which is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). One electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear each deliver a power output of 201 hp (150 kW), distributed between the two axles by an electric propshaft. Within the framework of further development, Volkswagen has also set a launch date for the I.D. With the I.D.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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V6; DSG is to the right, with the power electronics unit mounted above it. The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L

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DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

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Powered by a 300 hp,four-wheel drive E-TENSE system, a plug-in hybrid version will be available from spring 2019. The powered rear axle is driven by one of the electric motors, providing a 4WD application and capability. Total system power is 300 hp. corresponding to the customer’s specific order.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. The 707-horsepower Hellcat launched at $62,000, lower than any other car of equivalent power. All Daytonas are powered by a 100.5-kilowatt-hour Power matters, but range? No one cares!

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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The engine powering the BMW 220i Coupe sources significantly higher output from its 2.0-liter The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 220i Coupe.

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