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Rally driver’s Tesla Model S reaches 236k miles with no maintenance

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While higher mileage Teslas exist, the rally driver’s vehicle is quite special since it was able to reach the milestone with practically no maintenance at all. Such a feat would likely not be possible with a combustion-powered car, as ICE vehicles require regular service checks, maintenance, and fluid changes.

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ARPA-E to award up to $35M to develop tools to transform operations and maintenance of advanced nuclear reactors

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The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $35 million in new funding for the development of tools and systems that will enable reduced expense and increased flexibility in the operation and maintenance at nuclear power plants. test or flow loops) and software.

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Volkswagen using AR to design new production lines in Chattanooga

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As the Volkswagen Chattanooga factory ramps up production of the new Atlas Cross Sport, and lays groundwork for assembling the next generation of Volkswagen electric vehicles planned to begin in 2022, engineers are using augmented reality (AR) goggles to design production lines and help spot potential issues.

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REE partners with Iochpe-Maxion on exclusive wheel and chassis designs for modular EV platform

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The REEcorner drives maintenance costs down by constantly monitoring potential failures through proprietary preventative maintenance AI. The REE platform provides customers full design freedom to create the broadest range of EV and autonomous vehicles.

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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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The updated Kia Sonet SUV came with a refreshed design and a host of new features enhancing its appeal significantly. Right ahead of its launch, Kia India claimed the Sonet is the lowest maintenance car in its segment, citing a study. Keep the battery clean One of the key and basic maintenance for any car is keeping the battery clean.

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ZeroAvia & Otto Aviation partner to deliver first new airframe design with hydrogen-electric engine option

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The collaboration has the potential to make the Celera the first new airframe design to leverage zero-emission propulsion in its launch models. Otto’s advanced aircraft design offers exceptionally low drag across the entire aircraft. The design of the Celera fuselage, empennage and wings take advantage of laminar flow.

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DIY Car Maintenance Tasks to Try at Home

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Car owners may be tempted to skip maintenance because it is an extra cost they need to pay for. Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home. 

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