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Apollo Go review: Electric scooter testing at 28 mph

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If you’ve been in the market for an electric scooter, you’ve probably already seen Apollo’s name alongside the list of usual suspects. I tried to ride it first without using the app, but it wouldn’t go past 12 mph (20 km/h) with gentle acceleration. But compared to other 28 mph scooters, that price is actually pretty decent.

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S Receives Mild Refresh

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second launches to 62 mph and a top speed of 168 mph. Additional exterior changes include the addition of the AMG crest on the vehicle’s hood, standard 19-inch wheels, red brake calipers, and new LED tail lights. Upholstery and trim configurations have also been expanded beyond Mercedes’ already extensive list of options.

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Delphi introducing new plug-and-play cloud-based connectivity service for drivers; key fob functions and alerts

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The system also will report on the vehicle’s condition and display a list of issues found. Among the alerts that can be generated by the connectivity system are: Check engine light. High speed (over 75 mph for 5 seconds). Battery voltage. High RPM (greater than 4000 for 5 seconds). Geo-fences entry and exit.

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Non-bike bike gear review: A legit ‘one weird trick’ to warmer winter cycling

Baua Electric

Fortunately, I don’t live anywhere that cold anymore that I need a full-face helmet to stay warm, but even moderate winters can still turn your ears into numb face flaps when you’re cruising along at 20 mph (32 km/h) or more. At $79 , it’s got a fairly middle-of-the-road price compared to most decent cycling helmets.

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The performance was impressive, with the 5,170-pound EQE returning 0-60 mph runs at 5.2 The steering is light for around town and then is speed-dependent, so there is never a loss of road feel or the ability to accurately carve through mountains or traffic. inch OLED (organic light-emitting diode) infotainment touchscreen.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 210 miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, averaged a very impressive 55.8 But you are rewarded for a light touch on the accelerator pedal, as it runs in electric mode when cruising on the highway, and much of the time when driving in town. coefficient of drag. coefficient of drag.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The interior is beautiful during the light of day, but reserve your approvals for the dark of night when the 64-color active ambient lighting (a $790 option) gives the S500 many different feels. An OLED display works without a backlight as it emits its own visible light. Interior: Where Opulence and Technology Meet.