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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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This could eventually have a role comparable to that of the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel and modular gasoline engine kits (MDB and MOB). (“Baukasten” = German for construction kit). The resulting two-motor system could become part of the MLB evo kit, said Prof. Developed by Prof. meters (6.5

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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But which is the better buy? There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Join us as we pit these two go-fast EVs against each other to see which finishes on top. Which is the best value?

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Genesis GV70 Electrified review

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The GV70 comes in a single Luxury Package that includes a 14-speaker Lexicon stereo with digital radio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, plus 18-way powered front seats (in Nappa leather) with multiple massage functions, three-zone climate control, 20-inch alloy wheels (but no spare, just a repair kit), 14.5-inch

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How Ted Hoff Invented the First Microprocessor

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By the age of 12 he had moved on to electronics, building things with parts ordered from an Allied Radio Catalog, a shortwave radio kit, and surplus relays and motors salvaged from the garbage at his father’s employer, General Railway Signal Co., Most clever engineers would buy the replacement gear and install it. in Rochester, NY.

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2024 Kia EV9: why you should buy the Air, not the too-expensive GT-Line

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Spoiler alert: I came away thinking the Air the better buy, simply because you get the majority of the EV9’s clout and goodness, plus an extra $33k in your pocket. I have a surgeon mate who was ready to buy one, but backed out when told he couldn’t de-option the digital mirrors. They made his wife sick, and he hated them.

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