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Peugeot L500 R Hybrid PHEV racing concept

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With its wide track, low profile (just one meter high) and light weight (1,000 kg), the takes just 2.5 With Peugeot L500 R HYbrid we’re paying tribute to Peugeot racing exploits dating to the early 20 th century. seconds to reach 100 km/h from standstill, and 19 seconds to cover 1000 meters.

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EV goddess: DS SM Tribute reimagines Citroen SM as glamorous all-electric GT

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DS Automobiles has revealed its SM Tribute, created to mark ten years since the brand split with Citroen to become a standalone premium brand. 2024 DS SM Tribute concept EV The post EV goddess: DS SM Tribute reimagines Citroen SM as glamorous all-electric GT appeared first on EV Central.

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Price fighter!  Volkswagen shows more of its cheap Volkswagen ID.1 ahead of 2027 release when it will take on the BYD Dolphin and MG4

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GTI hot hatch gets the green light for 2026 launch Boasting blocky styling that pays tribute to the Up city car and the facelifted second-generation Polo (1990-1994) hatch that was sold in Europe but not Australia, the new ID.1 Small electric SUV could be top-seller READ MORE: Race to break the $30K barrier: Volkswagen will launch ID.1

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Comment on BYD posts tribute to Charlie Munger: 'We have lost a great mentor and dear friend' by Marcus Gaiswinkler

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When we have a power outage I run a lead inside and run the fridge, lights, cooker etc. I use V2L all the time to run my portable induction cooktop when camping which is so much better than mucking about carting around a gas stove and bottles, and we can safely cook in the tent annex sealed against the wind and rain.

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Lotus unveils $2M electric hypercar Evija (Type 130); 2,000 PS, 1,700 Nm

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It’s a figure set in tribute to the car’s project code, Type 130. Four exceptionally compact, extremely light and highly efficient single-speed, helical gear ground planetary gearboxes transfer power to each driveshaft. It is also the first completely new car to be launched under the stewardship of Geely.

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Willie Hobbs Moore: STEM Trailblazer

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In a posthumous tribute essay about Moore, Walton recalled befriending her at the Saturday Academy while tutoring middle and high school students in science and mathematics. She advised minority engineering students : There will always be prejudiced people; youve got to be prepared to survive in spite of their attitudes.

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Unleashed Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo takes track record at Spa-Francorchamps

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To achieve this, everything was removed what isn’t needed for a single fast lap: air-conditioning, windscreen wiper, several sensors, electronic devices from race control, lights systems and the pneumatic jack system. The record lap at Spa was the first appearance on the 919 Tribute Tour.

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