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Used Car of the Day: 2000 Chevrolet Astro

The Truth About Cars

There are almost 300K miles on it -- 293,643, to be exact -- and a lot of work has been done. That includes a new engine, new rear end, rebuilt transmission, new brakes, new radiator, new water pump, new catalytic converter, and a lot more. If a project minivan with rear-wheel drive appeals to you, click here.

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Bridgestone launches new tire in Ecopia fuel-efficient line-up

Green Car Congress

The Ecopia EP422 Plus tire is engineered with a combination of light and strong materials for greater fuel efficiency, giving consumers an extra 20 miles per tank. Ecopia tires help channel water away from the tire through circumferential grooves, which improve resistance to hydroplaning and increase wet traction.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? This is bordered on the right by a programmable display for water temperature, clock, fuel, amps and a G-meter display. The 2022 BRZ comes with these warranties: Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles. Just drive.

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Lotfi Zadeh and the Birth of Fuzzy Logic

Cars That Think

was the first to apply fuzzy theory to a consumer product, a shower head that controlled water temperature, in 1987. Leisure activities Portrait photography (has photographed U.S. But he never expected it to be used in consumer products, which today is perhaps its biggest application, thanks to Japanese electronics companies.

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2024 Jeep Wrangler Review: A Refreshing Refresh

The Truth About Cars

But then I bought one when our minivan grew old and my bride expressed a desire for more wind-in-the-hair motoring on her commute. Surely this is a feature that won’t trickle down to the minivan. Even with the power seats, the 2024 Wrangler can submerge up to 34 inches of water.

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Tata Magic Electric 10 Seater EV Debuts – Range Up To 140 Km

Electric Vehicles India

To further expand its offering, the company recently unveiled the Magic EV minivan, which is primarily designed for last-mile commercial services. The Tata Magic Electric 10-Seater EV sets the standard for zero-emission transportation thanks to its cutting-edge battery cooling system and IP 67-rated water and dust-proof drivetrain.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

Plug Me In

Up to halfway through Morocco, I could travel by train, then mainly buses and minivans. Eleven euros for a bottle of water? To see nothing but desert for miles as a Dutch person? Due to a problem with my Airbnb: no host, no water, and no electricity, those blog warnings seemed to be true. I turned a blind eye to that.