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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike

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In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. See the CF Racer1 in action in my video review below, then keep reading for even more info!

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Used Car of the Day: 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

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It has a salvage title, so that raises a red flag, but the seller claims to have all the necessary CarFax info and that there was no airbag deployment. There are 81,000 miles on the car and it's daily driven.

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BYD’s luxury brand unveils its first sedan, the sleek U7, with over 1,000 horsepower

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It also featured large air intakes and carbon fiber side skirts. Yangwang didn’t release any further info, but said prices will be around $140,000 (1 million RMB). Check back for more on the U7 as more info is expected soon. The brand calls it a “million-level new energy flagship sedan.”

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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Info from China’s MIIT revealed the U7 features over 1,300 hp (960 kW) from four electric motors. BYD has even shown off the U8’s “ float mode ,” which helps the vehicle navigate through water during emergencies. In fact, the SUV made its debut in Europe at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show this week.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). BMW Connected and ConnectedDrive.

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News: 2024 Ariel Hipercar EV

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Ariel has announced the all-new Hipercar EV, or High Performance Carbon Reduction, that is scheduled to be available in 2024. More info is at [link]. Here is what we know so far. The old gas version was a gas. 1,180 horsepower 1,327 pound-feet of torque 0-60 under 2.09 seconds; 100 mph in 4.4 Pricing and Availability.