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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

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A 116-kWh lithium-ion battery provides the juice but Merc isn’t yet spilling any tea about expected driving range on a full charge. Expect to find these things prowling around tony neighborhoods in the second half of this year. Those electric motors are good for 579 horsepower and 859 lb-ft of torque.

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Belgium or Brooklyn? 5 Bold New Places to Eat in Brussels.

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Anju Many of the most interesting new restaurants in Brussels aren’t found in Îlot Sacré , the high-rent heart of the city, but in outlying neighborhoods like St.-Gilles Here are five Brussels restaurants worth a visit. Gilles , an evolving but still more affordable area favored by young creatives.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

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PRIYA KRISHNA 1914 East Sixth Street, Suite C; 512-706-9119; canjeatx.com East Austin | Bakery Hidden in an unassuming building in a residential neighborhood is the concha-meets-funfetti-pastry fever dream that is Comadre Panadería. And plan on at least one order of the buttery Guyanese-style roti per person.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

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now taking place in suburban homes, using outside wall-mounted chargers metered to give credit to vehicle owners on their utility bills in exchange for uploading battery juice during peak hours. Kok works with others in city government to compile data and create maps, dividing the city into neighborhoods. In the UK, experiments are.

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How Charles Darwin Found Inspiration on the Cape Verde Islands

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The deserted neighborhood ended at a cliff with a bike lane beneath a string of lampposts, which could have been grafted from Amsterdam. Their juice, called calabaceira, is thick, velvety and slightly sour — and was my favorite part of breakfast in Praia.)

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Gotrax GXL V2 Review: A budget-friendly beginner e-scooter

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The GXL V2 is fun for neighborhood trips, provides 12 miles per charge, and performs best on flat pavement. Do you have hardly any hills in your neighborhood? The charger box will show a red light while juicing up and a green light when the scooter is fully charged. It’s available in three colors: black, pink, and grey.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

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But it’s the latest Formula E car that’s set to turn heads, including at the annual race on the piers of Brooklyn, with the Manhattan skyline as dramatic backdrop—which happens to be a short walk from my apartment in the Red Hook neighborhood. So the GT4 can blast through a full Cup race at the sweet spot of 603 horsepower.

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