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Audi Applies Safari-Style Treatment to Q8 e-tron

The Truth About Cars

We mused exactly how long it would take a manufacturer to kit one of its EVs with off-road gear which is sure to sap range faster than a hungry teenage kid wolfs down dinner after hockey practice (this may be a strangely specific example taken from events in the Guy household). second run from 0 – 62 mph on standard street tires.

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Genesis Recalls 90K Vehicles for Fire Risk

The Truth About Cars

In any event, those days are long gone but starter solenoids are not – at least not on 90,907 Genesis vehicles including the 2015/2016 Hyundai Genesis, 2017 to 2019 Genesis G80s and G90s, plus the scattered 2019 Genesis G70. Maybe that’s just me and a few box-body Crown Vics, then. Image: Genesis] Become a TTAC insider.

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Hardcore electric ute incoming: Dakar-ready Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear concept paves the way for wild Raptor EV

EV Central

To raise its body out of harm’s way a high-lift kit was added that also includes a new long- travel suspension that’s needed to soak up 200km/h landings over rocky terrain.

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Video Friday: Robot Training

Cars That Think

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Robomechanics Lab ] A bolt-on 360 camera kit for your drone that costs $430. Robomechanics Lab ] A bolt-on 360 camera kit for your drone that costs $430. Stanford HAI ].

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit).

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Microchip introduces first automotive-grade LIN SiP with touch hardware support

Green Car Congress

The SAMHA1GxxA microcontroller family contains capacitive touch hardware support, an event system and complex PWM capability. The microcontroller family is automotive-grade and designed to meet the high quality standards of the automotive industry.

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Save extra $100 on Juiced e-bikes, Jackery flash sale, 1-day Greenworks pressure washer sale, and more

Baua Electric

It is joined by a limited-time Jackery flash sale that is taking up to 42% off power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $100, as well as a 1-day sale on the Greenworks 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit at $429. It features five levels of pedal assistance alongside a standard cadence sensor.

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