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Autel Energy showcasing ZeroLabs electric 1969 Bronco at CES

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The 1969 Bronco was customized from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive , an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions. EV charging manufacturer Autel Energy will showcase a $350,000 electrified classic 1969 Ford Bronco in its booth at CES.

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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

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The Model Y owner noted that his tests with the product have been done in Los Angeles, where the sun is in abundance. The system’s current prototype, Beta 1, stands 11 inches tall and is made of wood and carbon fiber tubes, but a Beta 2 version made entirely of carbon fiber and measuring just 6 inches in height is in the works.

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BMW to supply 100 i3 EVs to LAPD

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BMW of North America won its bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 battery-electric BMW i3 vehicles for use in the department’s transportation fleet. The announcement comes after a field trial during which a BMW i3 was evaluated alongside other EVs on the streets of Los Angeles as part of the LAPD’s every day fleet.

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Mahindra Racing unveils Formula E electric racer at Auto Expo 2014

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The chassis of the car is built from a super lightweight all carbon fiber and aluminium monocoque and weighs 800 kg (1,764 lbs), contributing to its acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Click to enlarge.

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Wind Explorer EV crosses Australia for less than $15 of electricity; kite-assisted

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The vehicle produced virtually zero emissions during the 3,000 mile (4,828 km) Australian journey, a distance roughly 200 miles (322 km) further than from New York City to Los Angeles. The Wind Explorer took advantage of crosswinds by using large, steerable kites to cover hundreds of miles. Click to enlarge.

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. of total BMW Group sales in the US.

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2024 Ford Bronco, electrical 2025 Genesis GV90, GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser: The Occasion In Opposite

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The primary is referred to as Los angeles Rose Noire and the second one is referred to as the Amethyst. The electrical pickup truck idea includes a bed-mounted “house” constructed from carbon fiber that’s built-in into the chassis. Rolls-Royce added Droptail roadsters to its coachbuilt portfolio.

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