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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

The Truth About Cars

The "New Mini" first appeared in North American showrooms as a 2002 model, as part of the turn-of-the-century wave of retro-styled machinery that included the Volkswagen New Beetle , Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet HHR. A six-speed Steptronic automatic was available; unusually, the buyer of this car chose the three-pedal setup.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

E-bike availability and ridership have exploded. Most components are inexpensive and readily available. The only part I needed to fabricate was an aluminum mounting bracket for the motor [shown in outline]. The most challenging part of this project was figuring out how to configure the ESC. Fast forward a dozen years.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

E-bike availability and ridership have exploded. Most components are inexpensive and readily available. The only part I needed to fabricate was an aluminum mounting bracket for the motor [shown in outline]. The most challenging part of this project was figuring out how to configure the ESC. Fast forward a dozen years.

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany

Clean Fleet Report

Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany German Automaker’s High-performance Sedan Goes for €115,000; station wagon adds €1,600 (~$125,000 & $1,750); a Year Away from Stateside Arrival This article may contain affiliate links. While we know these are not cheap, not all of us know what you are going to get with this investment.

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Resale Market for Electric Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers in India

Get Electric Vehicle

In this article, we are going to address a very real but not much-discussed topic. In this article we will be dealing with, The factors which affect the resale value of second-hand vehicles. There are only a few moving parts in an electric vehicle and fewer parts to look at the tougher to gather information and take decisions.

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A closer look at axial flux motors

Charged EVs

In Issue 49, we reviewed some of the more promising advancements in materials and construction techniques for EV traction motors , one of which—the axial flux design—will be the focus of this article. Similarly, the rotor is the part of a motor that rotates while the stator is the part that stays put.

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When They Electrified Christmas

Cars That Think

Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. Croffut's account and many other wonderful facts about the history of decorative lights are available on the website Old Christmas Tree Lights.).

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