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Classic vs. Modern: Exploring Different Car Styles & their Appeal

Clean Fleet Report

When it comes to cars, it’s not just about getting from point A to point B. Some folks swear by the sleek lines and cutting-edge tech of modern rides, while others are all about the nostalgia and charm of classic cars. Living History on Wheels Owning a classic car isn’t just a hobby – it’s a passion.

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What is a solid-state battery?

EV Central

This tech will lead to better EV batteries, for reasons we’ll get to in a moment. EV FAQ: All your electric car questions answered READ MORE: Will my battery go flat if I leave my EV parked for too long? Decades ago, checking the electrolyte level in 12-volt lead-acid car batteries was a regular task.

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Phone Keyboard Exploits Leave 1 Billion Users Exposed

Cars That Think

Last year, the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab released a study of a proprietary Chinese keyboard system owned by the Shenzhen-based tech giant Tencent. Citizen Lab’s “Sogou Keyboard” report exposed the widespread range of attacks possible on the keyboard that could leak a user’s key presses to outside eavesdroppers.

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Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order

Baua Electric

Here are some of the tech specs of the adapter: Rated Voltage: 1000VDC Rated Current: 300A @ 35C and 500A Boost Current for 10 minutes Safety features: Interlock to prevent the NACS connector from being unplugged and built-in temperature sensors. and Canada.” Notably, the Tesla app is not required at all in the process. And that’s it!

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team went on an electric car drive using the Tata Tigor EV. This will show how Electric cars can be practical and more enjoyable on a highway ride! No pantry car though. If not, then at least try to get the Nano back - that is a car which is screaming out to be electrified. 5,000 upwards.

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Opinions and Rants

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I don't think I could stop this heavy car quickly enough in an emergency situation. The rear shock absorbers also don't have any adjustment to them, so the back end of the car sticks way up in the air. The Azure Dynamics AC24 motor fits nicely into the chassis, but is way underpowered for the weight of the car.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010.

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