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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

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In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. Earlier post.).

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Ford only automaker on Ethisphere Institute’s list of 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies

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Ethisphere uses publicly available media sources and research conducted by partners to conduct reputational and legal reviews to determine any outstanding or historical issues as well. Self-reported EQ scores are often adjusted based on documentation review and independent research.

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This Chinese electric bus is adorably shaped like a koala bear

Baua Electric

It seems the powertrain might be part of the answer. Ignoring the whole host of issues such as street legality and safety, don’t forget that you’d have a super desirable vehicle on your hands and no locking doors. Frankly, that’s suspiciously lightweight. Instead of a burly workhorse of a motor, we’ve got a paltry 5.5

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India to Move Forward With Fuel Economy Standards

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With the top office in the government deciding a compromise, BEE is now expected to move fast to implement labelling of vehicles in the first phase which will then be converted into mandatory standards, pushing up the mileage of cars over years just as is done in the case of appliances for energy efficiency.while the ministry talked of the implementation (..)

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Did VinFast just rip off one of the most recognizable electric bikes in existence?

Baua Electric

From the nearly identical handlebars and saddle to largely the same frame (minus the S73 cutouts), it’s difficult to find an area on the bike that doesn’t look like it was swapped over from SUPER73’s spare parts warehouse. But legal battles sometimes ensue when the designs are too close for comfort.

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

A vehicle recall is when a manufacturer or a legal entity determines that a particular model needs to have a repair in order to comply with all the safety standards. And, on April 21, the company recalled 7,213 Baleno RS hatchbacks for a“possible defect in vacuum pump (parts) which assists the brake function.

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What Happens When a Happening Place Becomes Too Hot

Baua Electric

She outlined a list of complaints: noise pollution (peaks of 87 decibels, well over the allowed 55, according to municipal limits ); streets so packed with revelers that it is hard to walk or even reach one’s front door; an exodus of fed-up locals that is changing the character of picturesque neighborhoods.