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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

He'd been selling kits for his mount in small numbers. But I was in a hurry and simply mounted on the handlebars a Drok meter , which I had purchased for an earlier bicycle-based battery-charging project. But Kepler's newest approach keeps the motor in constant contact with the wheel, which allows for regenerative braking.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

He'd been selling kits for his mount in small numbers. But I was in a hurry and simply mounted on the handlebars a Drok meter , which I had purchased for an earlier bicycle-based battery-charging project. But Kepler's newest approach keeps the motor in constant contact with the wheel, which allows for regenerative braking.

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Cheap as frites: Renault Megane E-Tech adopts cheaper pricing in bid to turnaround Aussie fortunes

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The 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech has now permanently adopted the $10,000 discount that was introduced back in May, which means the small French electric SUV is now priced from $54,990 plus on-roads. READ MORE: Renault Megane E-Tech review: Can this chic crossover challenge the Tesla Model Y?

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. And that means it’s not cheap. You’re greeted by a ton of tech in the cabin, too, with a 12.3-inch What does the Nissan X-Trail e-Power cost?

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. When the RWD version on 18-inch wheels arrives it will offer 614km (WLTP) between charges.

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2024 Smart #1 and #3 review: Re-born brand delivers compelling Volvo EX30, Tesla and BYD rival

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There are also hot Brabus versions of each, which feature body kits, racy microfibre suede trim and an additional electric motor over the front end. You’ll pay similar for a Tesla Model 3/Y, Renault Megane E-Tech, Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro Electric, but you’re in a pricier realm than the likes of a BYD Atto 3 or MG4.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging. The Niro has the industry standard CCS combo plug that utilises the Type 2 system for slower AC charging.

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