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The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version

Baua Electric

With over 85,000 Swytch kits already on the road, according to the company, DIY electric bike conversions still seem as popular as ever. Additionally, the GO battery comes in three versions of GO, GO+, and GO++, offering anywhere from 15 to 60 miles (25-100 km) of pedal-assist range. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Why battery-as-a-service will drive future of e-mobility | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Once users get comfortable with the concept, the industry can gradually transition to 100 percent ‘DIY battery swapping’ options for more experienced consumers. This will also be a key input for the success of last-mile logistics players who are looking to all-EV fleets to improve their unit economics and adhere to clean mobility regulations.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 The 2022 Santa Cruz comes with these warranties: Powertrain 10 years/100,000 miles. New Vehicle Five years/60,000 miles.

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Ford unveils Maverick compact hybrid pickup truck starting at less than $20K

Green Car Congress

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. Maverick’s standard 8-inch center touch screen features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

VEVA membership was originally comprised of folks into DIY EV conversions, but now leans toward LEAF and Tesla owners. But as soon as you stray for more than a few miles from those main highways, it’s pretty sparse.” Such videos as Go Electric and My EV lets me… on the VEVA website feature impressive messaging. Again like U.S.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

With 12 speakers, the sound quality is excellent for the AM/FM/MP3/AUX HD radio, SiriusXM, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Ready to rack up the miles. The wireless phone charging was appreciated.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

As an automotive journalist I do this frequently with the cars I am reviewing as I like to hear real world experiences from people who have put on thousands of miles under different driving and road conditions. In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3 Do you have a teen headed off to college?

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