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Longtime employees take ownership of Red Deer’s Elmac Auto Electric

Auto Service World

Eldon Bornn and Tiffany Favelle are the new owners of Elmac Auto Electric Ltd., Operating under the Bumper to Bumper banner, the store provides automotive parts, tools, accessories and DC electrical equipment testing and servicing. a Bumper to Bumper auto parts store in Red Deer, Alta.

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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

Brake & Front End

That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. The first battery in vehicles coincided with the first electric starter in 1912. EFBs, developed in 2008, use a poly fleece material around the lead plates that are said to protect the plates, extend their life, and provide a more consistent flow of energy.

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Continental Wins Tire Manufacturer of the Year Award

Tire Review Magazine

The facility supports sustainable tire manufacturing by running a CO-neutral production process powered by a fully electric steam boiler. By implementing electric steam technology, Continental significantly reduced its carbon footprint and set a benchmark for the future of tire manufacturing.

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Peugeot's 2008 Gains Self-Charging Hybrid Powertrain With Sub-1-Mile Electric Range

autoevolution

After almost one year since the mid-cycle refresh, the second-generation Peugeot 2008 family has been expanded in the United Kingdom, with the company's local arm announcing the introduction of a new self-charging hybrid variant. The model is called the Hybrid 136 e-DSC6 and features a gasoline eng. continue reading. )

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Code For Radio Honda Accord 2008: How To Find, Retrieve, Enter

Motor Verso

The Honda Accord has been a well-liked car, and the 2008 model is no exception. Automobile manufacturers equip their vehicles… Read more » The post Code For Radio Honda Accord 2008: How To Find, Retrieve, Enter appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Volkswagen Scirocco Mk4 Rendering Proposes ID. CODE Styling Cues for a Golf-Sized Coupe

autoevolution

Originally produced between 1974 and 1992 on the A1 platform of the Golf Mk1, the Scirocco was revived in 2008 with A5 underpinnings from the Golf Mk5. The whimper in question is best described as 10,752. continue reading. )

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Next-Gen Tesla Model S Steps Into Fantasy Land With Futuristic Design

autoevolution

Tesla may have redefined the electric vehicle game, proving that such rides can be perfect daily drivers in most cases. The Tesla Model S was initially announced in 2008, and the automaker unveiled a prototype the following year. However, some of its cars are old, and the most aging is the Model S. continue reading. )