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Used Car of the Day: 1982 Datsun 280ZX

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liter engine, four-wheel disc brakes (ventilated in the front), power-assisted steering, T-bar roof, vocalized warning system, tinted windows, alloy wheels, and analog guages. If this sort of thing interests you, the car is for sale in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada for $20,000 CAD. It has a fuel-injected 2.8-liter It has a five-speed stick.

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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024. On the D-pillar, air “vents” recall the original Bus’s rear-engine cooling slots. It offers a longer wheelbase than the two-row European vehicle that debuted in 2022 ( earlier post ), plus a bigger battery and more horsepower. The three-row ID.

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Comment on Nio has held exploratory talks with Mercedes for tie-up, report says by Wayne Lewis

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They will last hundreds of thousands of miles before needing replacement, just like ICE engines, but will last even longer than that. Not even Li Auto who does not have a BEV for sale, but will soon, signed on for battery swap. But we haven’t. Fast charging is the way.

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment.

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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Audi engineers have intensively further developed the new 3.0 TDI diesel engine for the European market. In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. millimeters (3.3 Both ports have lower flow resistance.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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We investigated some of the most common questions and concerns about the dangers of owning and driving an EV and how they compare to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) in terms of safety. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). Water is no problem when it comes to EVs.

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Junkyard Find: 1959 Renault Dauphine

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But then another rear-engined European import showed up, with a price tag similar to the Beetle's and two additional doors. It wasn't as quick on the ice as his Porsche 356-engined Beetle, but he held onto it until it rusted to nothingness (i.e., about five years later). Another was the debut of the Ford Falcon as a 1960 model.

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