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South Carolina Vehicle Conversion Centers Roll Out First Round of Propane Autogas Vehicles

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Greenville County, South Carolina and Light’N’Up, deployed 15 propane Autogas vehicles last month as part of a large-scale, Recovery Act-funded alternative fuel vehicle project in the Southeast United States. Greenville County and Light’N’Up are two of nine conversion centers participating in the project.

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Elon Musk didn’t demand to be Apple’s CEO, and Tim Cook didn’t say ‘F you’

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According to the book titled “Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century,” author Tim Higgins says that Cook and Musk had a conversation over the phone in 2016 that may have hinted toward the potential acquisition of Tesla by Apple. However, Musk stated that this conversation, if it ever took place, was false.

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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The electric SUV starts at a pre-subsidy price of 358,000 RMB (US$52,000), and is available now for public pre-order via the NIO app, with delivery to start in June 2019. The X-bar across the front end is in the same color as that of the body, integrating with the sweeping turning lights and smoky daytime running lights.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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These platforms give greater manufacturing flexibility and a more robust implementation, as well as achieving a very light, functional, safe body with enormous structural rigidity. SEAT’s most efficient compact car has been upgraded to deliver 130PS of power versus the 110PS previously available. SEAT Leon 1.5

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Swindon Powertrain launches HED High Energy Density vehicle battery pack for low-volume manufacturers

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UK-based Swindon Powertrain is offering a range of high energy density (HED) Li-ion battery packs alongside its range of compact electric powertrains to low-volume car and light commercial vehicle manufacturers and developers. Available now, initially in either 25 kWh or 60 kWh options, HED is an automotive grade lithium-ion unit.

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Best smart helmets – keep your head safe while you ride!

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It takes light from the back, bends it around the head and displays an image of the road behind the rider. This helmet is equipped with a series of lights that will keep you safe and predictable. The white lights in the front will keep you visible for incoming traffic, while the red lights on the back will keep your 6 clear.

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

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Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-liter Transit front-wheel drive and Transit Custom customers who require improved comfort and convenience in urban driving can now choose a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission in place of the standard manual gearbox, for delivery in early 2017.

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