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Review: The CLIP e-bike conversion kit refreshes century-old tech into a new modern design

Electrek

Solution: conversion kits, like the CLIP , which boasts the title of “the world’s first & only plug-and-play e-bike upgrade.” While many existing kits fall into the category of mountable hub motors, this device, on the other hand, uses inventive new ideas by building upon decades-old technology.

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Mattel creates the perfect Tesla Cybertruck LEGO kit that never was

Teslarati

Even after garnering enough votes to be reviewed by LEGO, however, the toy-maker decided to deny the proposed Cybertruck kit. Mattel’s more detailed Cybertruck kit could then be seen as validation of sorts, as it shows just how cool the all-electric pickup truck could be.

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Latest Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Developer Kit Unlocks AI Computing for IoT Edge Innovation

Cars That Think

has introduced its Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 developer kits, designed to put advanced AI edge computing power into the hands of developers everywhere. This kit is available as Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2, based on the Qualcomm QCS6490 , or the Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Lite, based on the Qualcomm QCS5430. The kits also come with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2,

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

EV Central

It’s cheaper, travels further between charges, gets most of the same kit, and while not as fast, it’s hardly a slow-poke, at least on paper. seconds (Performance) The post 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia appeared first on EV Central. SCORE: 3.7/5

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review -- As Subaru As It Gets

The Truth About Cars

When I reviewed the new Forester last year , I had a few gripes. kilowatt-hour battery lives under the trunk floor, right where the tire inflator kit used to be (dont worry, it just lives in a compartment to the left now). Maybe it should, because a hybrid drivetrain is exactly what the non-Wilderness Forester needed.

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Tesla Air Compressor — Super Easy To Use, Once You Figure Out How To Open It

CleanTechnica EVs

Using some Tesla referral credits that were about to expire, I recently got a Tesla Air Compressor & Tire Repair Kit. However, it was a small mystery figuring out how to open it. Refilling the air in my Tesla Model 3’s tires is an errand I had.

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Thoughts on the Kit and Belktronix System

Open Source Civic EV Kit

Before I forget all the stuff I've learned, I'd like to capture some thoughts about the Open-Source kit and my experience with the Belktronix system. Good points about the open-source Civic-Kit: I really appreciate keeping the clutch. With 350 EV miles on the car, I'm ramping down on fixing things and ramping up on commuting.

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