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Bertha Benz: The First Female Automotive Pioneer
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Bertha Benz: The First Female Automotive Pioneer
Every day we use automobiles to travel, both for work or pleasure. Automobiles have changed the way in which we live, in so many ways. Something that attracted the attention of the public is vehicle safety features, which have been created and implemented in recent years. The first automobile's invention and the first motorcar's development impacted society, culture, technology and even politics. The story of Bertha Benz inspired the advancement and trajectory of the automotive world for decades to come.
Author: Amie-Lynn Mitchell
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Electric Vehicles - Are They Ready For a Canadian Winter?
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Electric Vehicles - Are They Ready For a Canadian Winter?
Circle K to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to 200 of Their Locations
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Circle K to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to 200 of Their Locations
The Dale Car Scam
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The Dale Car Scam
Bertha Benz: The First Female Automotive Pioneer
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Bertha Benz: The First Female Automotive Pioneer
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Bertha Benz: The First Female Automotive Pioneer
5 Min Read
Bertha Benz: The First Female Automotive Pioneer
Every day we use automobiles to travel, both for work or pleasure. Automobiles have changed the way in which we live, in so many ways. Something that attracted the attention of the public is vehicle safety features, which have been created and implemented in recent years. The first automobile's invention and the first motorcar's development impacted society, culture, technology and even politics. The story of Bertha Benz inspired the advancement and trajectory of the automotive world for decades to come.
Author: Amie-Lynn Mitchell
Content Creator  
Circle K to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to 200 of Their Locations
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Circle K to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to 200 of Their Locations
Couche-Tard is a Canadian international convenience store operator. In Canada, the United States, Mexico, Ireland, and many other countries, the corporation operates 15,000 stores. The convenience store operating giant has released plans for electric vehicle charging initiatives in Canada and the United States.
 
 
Audi's Traffic Light Information Technology
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Audi's Traffic Light Information Technology
Audi's new technology referred to as "Traffic Light Information" is revolutionizing the car driving experience. The technology enables vehicles to communicate with traffic light infrastructure in metropolitan areas and will alert drivers when an upcoming light is going to turn green or red. The Traffic Light Information network projects a reduction in fuel consumption by 15%, increases road safety, and boosts efficiency.
Author: Amie-Lynn Mitchell
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The Dale Car Scam
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The Dale Car Scam
The Dale Car was a revolutionary vehicle that intrigued the world in the 1970s amid an intense recession and oil crisis. The three-wheeled concept car raised $30 million dollars in investments and was promised to consumers for just under $2000. The creator and company of the Dale car would later be exposed for running an elaborate scam with only one of these cars ever produced.
Author: Amie-Lynn Mitchell
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EV Charging Types Explained
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EV Charging Types Explained
Before you make the switch from a gasoline-powered vehicle to an electric vehicle, do you know the distinct types of charging plugs and stations? We take a look at all the different options there are out there on the market and what to look out for.
Author: Amie-Lynn Mitchell
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Top 14 Coolest Tesla Features
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Top 14 Coolest Tesla Features
If you are like most people, you probably think of Teslas as luxurious, high-end cars. And while that's certainly true, they also have a lot of cool features not seen in other vehicles that make them stand out from the pack. Here are fourteen of our favorites!
 
 
How Car Commercials are Actually Made
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How Car Commercials are Actually Made
Did you know, most of the time you are watching a car commercial you are watching a CGI'd version of that vehicle, superimposed onto a car rig? That rig is made by a company called The Mill and is called Blackbird. We take a look at what this rig can do and how it's customizable to the commercial they are shooting. 
Author: Amie-Lynn Mitchell
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The Batmobile Through the Generations
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The Batmobile Through the Generations
The Batmobile is arguably one of the most iconic vehicles in modern-day pop culture. In DC comics, the high-tech and gadget-filled car driven by Batman has been featured in numerous iterations under different bat-personas. From the small fins to the black rubber tires, the batmobile has been a staple to every arrangement of Batman's pitch-black personality and has evolved through quite a few generations. Let's break down the Batmobile through its distinct generations and key features regarding each.
 
 
The Future of Emergency Vehicles Is Electric
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The Future of Emergency Vehicles Is Electric
The future of emergency vehicles is electric — and the future is now. We took a look at how some Canadian emergency service fleets are converting to electric vehicles, with pilot programs and taking advantage of both new opportunities for enhanced safety, cost savings, and improved performance.
 
 
Hydrogen vs. Electric: The Battle Between Canadian Rail Companies
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Hydrogen vs. Electric: The Battle Between Canadian Rail Companies
Few companies get to the level of rivalry between competitors as that of Canada’s top railway companies, Canadian Pacific, and Canadian National Rail. The rivalry between these two giant companies dates back many years. Recently, the companies offered to develop zero-emission plans for locomotives. One company chose hydrogen fuel cells, while the latter came up with battery-electric.
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Is The Manual Transmission Making A Comeback in EVs?
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Is The Manual Transmission Making A Comeback in EVs?
While most drivers are satisfied that a car will just get them from point A to point B, some drivers prefer a more nuanced experience, where they can control every aspect of the experience; they are not about just driving but enjoying the drive. For these people, the lack of manual transmissions has been sorely missed, but they are about to be given a gift.
 
 
The Science Behind Creating the New Car Smell
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The Science Behind Creating the New Car Smell
With electric vehicles making significantly less noise than internal-combustion engines, the focus of our senses is going to shift to the smells around us. Nissan has dedicated an entire team of professionals to determine and replicate the perfect "new car smell".