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Electric Car Watch #11: Hyundai's Electric Car Plans for India

Plug In India

Launching an imported CKD kit in India was never a long term solution. It is the world’s second-largest nickel producer behind China Hyundai Kona launch in India was just a PR exercise Kia E6 will use the E-GMP platform So what can we expect from Hyundai India? Also, the replacement batteries had to come all the way from Korea.

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The Soviet-Era, Z80-based Galaksija Dared to Be Different

Cars That Think

As a retrocomputing nerd, when I saw early last year that the Galaksija was being reissued as a complete kit through Crowd Supply , I placed an order on general principles. Figuring it was plain sailing from there, I canceled my Crowd Supply kit order and set off on my own.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

BYD e6 – mid-sized SUV confirmed for Australia, sort of… only 15 are coming here. General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Expect circa-$50K pricing. It could kick off with a sleek electric ute.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

Also meeting BYD e6 owner! Checking out BYD e6 electric car Statiq Charger at Mettupalayam, TN Incredible uphill drive to Ooty Destination Charging at the Hotel Day 4 - Regen Fun and Meeting more EV owners! The womenfolk created some sewing kits and embroidery frames. Capt showed off his photos in the cockpit.