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Mercedes EV Explodes Sending 23 To Hospital

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More than 20 people are in hospital after a Mercedes-Benz electric car burst into flames in a South Korean car park. The car exploded and damaged more than 100 cars parked nearby. The fire released a cloud of toxic smoke into the building above, which left 23 people in need of medical attention.

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Driver Taking Kid To Hospital Turned Away From Parking Lot Over Fears EV Could Explode

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The parking situation at hospitals in the UK is one of the biggest complaints British people have. Now, one driver in the country has found a new hospital parking drama to complain about after… Read more. Sure, their doctors visits won’t leave them in financial ruin , but they sure as hell won’t come with free or ample parking.

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Why hydrogen passenger vehicles are unlikely

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There are too many challenges in the way for fuel cell electric vehicles to become a viable option for consumers, according to aftermarket experts. While generally acknowledging that FCEVs are superior to battery electric vehicles, hydrogen has many more obstacles for reaching the mass market than BEVs. “We And even generators, too.

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China Is Building Hyper-Luxury Electric Vans That The American Mind Cannot Comprehend

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For starters, it’s electric, mostly for noise reasons, but also because China is significantly more electric-minded than we… Read more. Wealthy Chinese businesspeople love to waft around in traffic in the absolute lap of luxury , and the local market has really figured out the best way to create a luxurious passenger experience.

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The Mercedes EQS SUV Proves That Luxury Cars Should Go Electric

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Now, after spending a weekend with the latest offering from Mercedes-Benz , I’m here to tell you that luxurious cars should also… Read more. They cram in more niceties than most houses, are packed with pristine finishes and come with more cutting-edge tech than you can shake a stick at.

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BMW 3T Electric Gravel Bike: What Do You Want To Know?

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Electric bikes are so hot right now with startups and established brands rushing to get a slice of the e-bike pie. That rush onto two wheels is also sweeping the car world with brands like Jeep and Porsche have all launching e-bikes. Now, it’s BMW’s turn to strap its name onto a swanky two-wheeled creation. Read more.

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This Omni-Directional Electric Bike Is A Weird And Cool Vision Of Motorcycling Future

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exclaimed YouTube inventor James Bruton as he churned around a car park atop his freshly-finished self-balancing four-wheel-screw-drive electric motorcycle. “This is amazing, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever built!” The 3D-printed roller bearing and plywood wheels and blunt-nosed shape don’t exactly inspire… Read more.