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Race to break the $30K barrier: Volkswagen will launch ID.1 budget-buy in 2027

EV Central

The iD1 is designed to help the German brand fight off the invasion of cheap Chinese imports such as the MG2 and rival European cars like the incoming Renault Twingo and the Dacia Spring EV that’s already on sale. 1 budget-buy in 2027 appeared first on EV Central. READ MORE: Baby Volkswagen ID.2-based Renault Twingo.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

The changes start with the exterior, which has a more angular design – it’s especially noticeable at the rear taillights. The gaping grille is meant to evoke the first-generation Mustang, and the LED headlights have a tri-bar design that is traditionally Mustang. You buy a Mustang, you know what you’re sacrificing.

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Rivian Shows New Travel Kitchen Accessory In Recent Event

The Truth About Cars

The new $1,400 Rivian Travel Kitchen is designed to fit the R1, R2, and R3 vehicles. None of Rivian’s accessories are cheap, but the automaker has a finger on the pulse of its buyers, releasing targeted products that outdoor lovers and adventurous EV owners will actually buy.

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

Baua Electric

And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. Michelin taking custom approach in optimizing for EV range The performance and durability of tires comes down to three core aspects: the structure of the tire and its core design, the tread, and the compound.

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IDTechEx: Sales of electric motorcycles in Europe grew 50% y-o-y in 2020

Green Car Congress

This high-power need, coupled with the limited space on the motorcycle, means manufacturers rarely use off-the-shelf parts and design motors in-house from scratch. In contrast, low energy, cheap LFP packs sourced from China can be used for the low energy needs of electric scooters.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Connectivity usually comes at a premium, and it also usually involves buying a brand new whatever it is, because new hardware and software and services are required. IoTIZER is a prototype of a mechanical hijacking device (MHD), designed to replace human manipulation of existing products. Whether or not every device you own actually.

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2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ Review – A Surprising Bargain

The Truth About Cars

All I could think was that the little runabout was something to be avoided unless you just wanted cheap transport in crossover form. Perhaps not the worst choice for the urbanite who needs something cheap and easy to park. I remember some years ago, before joining TTAC, going to San Diego for the launch of the first-generation Trax.

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