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

Green Car Congress

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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Tesla “Generation 4” Autopilot computer approved for Model S and Model X in Europe

Teslarati

The implementation of the new Autopilot computer was listed in documents from the Dutch vehicle authority RDW. The RDW documents, which were initially shared on the tff-forum , listed a number of changes to the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. ” Image Credit: tff-forum.de Image Credit: tff-forum.de ” Image Credit: tff-forum.de

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Car modifications in India: What is legal and what’s not

Baua Electric

Legal car modifications in India Body kit installation: Body kit installation on a car is legal as long as it is fitted as a bolt-on and doesn’t interfere with the structure of the vehicle. Usually, these kits like body cladding, side panels, front splitter etc are often fitted to cars to enhance the looks of the vehicles.

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Used Car Purchase Warning

Clean Fleet Report

These modifications can include custom paint jobs, aftermarket wheels and body kits that enhance the car’s aesthetic appeal. On the performance side, modifications might involve engine upgrades, suspension enhancements or exhaust system modifications, potentially leading to a more exhilarating driving experience.

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Thoughts on the Kit and Belktronix System

Open Source Civic EV Kit

Before I forget all the stuff I've learned, I'd like to capture some thoughts about the Open-Source kit and my experience with the Belktronix system. Good points about the open-source Civic-Kit: I really appreciate keeping the clutch. With 350 EV miles on the car, I'm ramping down on fixing things and ramping up on commuting.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

Green Car Congress

The ë-Berlingo van features the same equipment as the combustion engine version (with the exception of the adaptive regulator and additional heating). In addition, a number of cities offer free or reduced-rate parking. ë-Berlingo van range. ë-Berlingo Van is available in 5 versions defined according to use.

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Satisfied? All F1 Teams Have Been Cleared of Cost Cap Malfeasance

The Truth About Cars

& "The review has been an intensive and thorough process, beginning with a detailed analysis of the documentation submitted by the competitors," stated the FIA. & With the resulting Daytona and Superbird (below) dominating NASCAR events from 1969-1970, there was a lot of supposition about how Chrysler had broken the rules.