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First all-electric MINI Convertible to premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023

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The all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible ( earlier post ) celebrates its world premiere at Auto Shanghai, 18 to 27 April at the China Expo Convention and Exhibition Complex, Shanghai. The MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Used Car of the Day: 1998 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

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We haven't had a Mustang in this spot in a while, so we're featuring a 1998 Ford Mustang GT convertible on this fine Friday. It has V8-power, an automatic transmission, and just 20,000 miles on the clock. The car has a CD player, Mach 460 audio, and new tires. The ask here is $14,000 and the car is based in Florida.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Challenges and Considerations #1.

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Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Year

The Truth About Cars

It seems only a couple of months ago I reported on my experience traveling from Cincinnati to Nashville to purchase the 2010 BMW Z4, thus satisfying a used convertible car search that lasted for a year and a half. But does that still ring true, do I still think an old German car was the right choice? In a word, yes.

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Used Car of the Day: 2004 BMW 330ci Convertible

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So if a drop-top appeals to you and you want one before the snow flies, this 2004 BMW 330ci convertible could be for you. Anyway, this one-owner car has apparently been well-maintained and is in great interior and exterior shape. There are 144K miles on this six-speed manual. Click here to check out this Oregon-based ride.

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Used Car of the Day: 2011 Mitsubishi Evo MR

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There are 83K miles and the car has apparently had some major maintenance done -- and it has a new catalytic converter, spark plugs, and new valve cover gasket. The asking price for this Connecticut-based car is $20,000. Today we're bringing you a 2011 Mitsubishi Evo MR that might need a bit of work. Click here to see it.