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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

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Exposure to CO for about 3-5 hours can kill a person. Mechanics, hobbyists and people who repair cars as DIY projects can be exposed to asbestos–especially when they clean the brakes of older cars—but EPA has advice on how to avoid exposure. Asbestos Exposure. They might inhale it too.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

We filled the place, which had a 225-person capacity,” said Jerry Pohorsky, another former EVA board member who has served as EAASV chapter president for 11 of the past 13 years. “It As an example, Freund referenced an EAASV history highlight, Tesla CTO J.B. Straubel ’s August 2006 preview of the company’s Roadster at a chapter meeting. “We

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. The EcoBoost was good for a 6.2 second 0-60 mph time.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. The Maverick Hybrid or EcoBoost were not designed to be a heavy-duty work trucks, but are more for the weekend warrior doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. influencer.

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MAEAA Web Links

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Battery {Returnto top of page} EV Plans Sources Built For Fun ElectricVehicles : DIY plans for karts and buggys Drive Electric: EV3 Tri-Electric ElectricBicycle (Slipstream) : DIY plans and parts for the Slipstream electricbike Robert Q. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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