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Dutch students create modular electric car "you can repair yourself"

Making a prototype electric car is actually surprisingly simple for what it is, the problem is adding all the required active and passive security systems and passing the safety inspection for selling in the EU, not to say the usual about supply chain, manufacturing, etc, which will probably be quite difficult given this goes against every automotive company's interests.

A simple, repairable EV would be my dream car but unfortunately I don't see it happening soon in Europe.

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You've just won a competition and now a major game developer has to make whatever game you want for free. No compromises. Your vision. Period. What game do you make?

Two options: The Elder Scrolls level open world with BG3 level writing (incl. branching paths and party members) (and add some better realtime gameplay in the mix too), or a BeamNG / My Summer Car style realistic vehicle sim with a Kenshi style open world and survival elements (imagine you've got a mission involving a faction far away, but midway there the check engine light lights up and it's becoming nighttime...)

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Rear fog lights are made so that other cars can see you from further away in the fog. They are red and function basically as brighter position lights. While they can be mounted in the bumper, it is not unusual for them to be in the same position as the position lights, as their purpose is the same (making you seen). Since they are made for making you visible in thick fog, they are very bright, and it is illegal in many places to use them without reason as it can blind the driver behind you in regular conditions.

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EU-Mercosur mega trade deal: The winners and losers

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This article doesn't comment on the fact that south american farmers won't be subject to the european regulations on antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, land usage, etc. It is not something the average consumer cares about (even if they should), but it is forced on european farmers, making their products more expensive.