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Audi Applies Safari-Style Treatment to Q8 e-tron

The Truth About Cars

Audi is dipping a toe into these muddy waters with the all-electric Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar. second run from 0 – 62 mph on standard street tires. Part of the off-road cosplay are a set of General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tires, a set of rubber which allegedly blunts acceleration by just 0.1 second when compared to the 5.8-second

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Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Taxi Unveiled at London’s City Hall

Green Car Congress

Powered by a 100 kW (peak), 55 kW (continuous) motor, the cab is capable of achieving a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h) and has a range of more than 250 miles (402 km) on a full tank of hydrogen. Acceleration from 0-30 mph takes 4.5 seconds; acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 14 seconds. . Click to enlarge. . Vehicle system.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

Baua Electric

BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 BYD has even shown off the U8’s “ float mode ,” which helps the vehicle navigate through water during emergencies. seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag. Last month, Yangwang introduced its first electric sedan , the U7.

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Exclusive deal takes $670 off Force eTrail e-bike, Eve HomeKit water controller $113, more

Baua Electric

It is joined by the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller that has HomeKit and Thread support for $113 , as well as AeroGarden’s Harvest Elite Indoor Hydroponic Garden System at $98. The Force eTrail HT350 comes equipped with a 350W rear hub motor and 36V battery that propels it up to 20 MPH for 28 miles on a single charge.

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Tips: Tesla Model 3 Paint Issues & How to Fix Them

Clean Fleet Report

Add in the fact that drivers can hit 60 mph in 3.1 This is because the ceramic coating bonds with the paint on a molecular level that helps make the finish hydrophobic —or water repellent. However, Tesla has recently started to offer its own all-weather protection kit , which sells for $70. market in 2020 alone. Keep It Clean.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The ceramic brakes make a sound similar to sliding out on gravel, or swooshing through water. The mechanical water pump actively cools the engine only when operating conditions require it.

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

EV Life

Rivian also offers a number of additional options to beef up your R1S for rugged terrain, including a reinforced underbody shield/skid plate, recovery boards, a compact spare tire, all-weather floor mats, and an off-road recovery kit. Couple that with up to 550 horsepower and a 0-60 mph in under 3.6

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