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ElectraMeccanica unveils ‘Cargo’ version of its SOLO EV

Electrek

During this year’s ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, ElectraMeccanica debuted a “Cargo” version of its flagship three-wheeled EV, the SOLO. The new version, the “SOLO Cargo EV,” was designed with an expanded cargo box specifically for light commercial fleets for operations like deliveries.

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Tesla Cybertruck ‘Beast Mode,’ wheel options, accessories leak ahead of launch

Teslarati

The exact specifications of Beast Mode will likely be revealed to the public tomorrow at the event, and would likely be available on the top trim level of the Cybertruck. Accessories The shortlist of accessories appears to be a light bar, for now. A light bar is a commonly used accessory on pickups and other rugged terrain vehicles.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

Green Car Congress

100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, The other mode decreases airflow to reduce pumping work during light load operation such as highway driving. Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

Green Car Congress

The results represent a light-load indicated efficiency improvement of 15-30% (up to 40.9%). During the valve open event, all but the top few millimeters are drawn past a lip seal into oil. There is no ISFC improvement at high load. The company presented these latest test results in a paper at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

The Truth About Cars

As a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve wanted to sneak stories about two-wheeled transportation onto this website. So you can imagine my delight upon being informed that I had been tapped for a driving event that required a license featuring a cycle endorsement.

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The Grand Tour's "Eurocrash," 45 Percent of a Car Show

The Truth About Cars

This particular installment is a bit different than past voyages though: The connecting thread between the presenters, journey, cars, and the episode’s events goes missing.& Eurocrash” is light on car content and heavy on tired, corny jokes. & In any event, the sun is setting on The Grand Tour. You’ve been warned!

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