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Here's Why Truck Beds Almost Never Connect To The Cab

Jalopnik

They were then built up by adding parts, including the body and, in a trucks case, the bed, onto that frame. Nowadays, its the demand for maximum functionality over max comfort that makes body-on-frame construction — with separate cabs and beds — so common among trucks.

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The Sustainability of Lead Batteries

Brake & Front End

CC: With drivers’ increasing interest in hybrid and electric vehicles, you might think standard lead batteries are yesterday’s technology. There are many components that can be recycled, reducing the environmental impact of today’s cars and trucks. You couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Metallica Will Go On Tour Using Electric And Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Big Rigs

Jalopnik

The Italian heavy truck maker and American heavy metal band first teamed up last year, and Iveco celebrated by… Read more. An unlikely partnership between Metallica and Iveco is behind a fleet of big rigs powered by batteries and hydrogen fuel cells hitting the road this summer for the European leg of Metallica’s M72 World Tour.

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‘Succession’ Star Alan Ruck Plowed His Rivian Into A Hollywood Pizza Restaurant In Bizarre Crash

Jalopnik

Actor Alan Ruck was at the wheel of his Rivian electric pickup truck on Tuesday night when it accelerated through a red light, hit two cars and smashed into the side of a Hollywood pizza restaurant. The “Succession” star claims he “didn’t know what happened” to the truck to cause it to lurch forward and run the red… Read more.

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GM's Super Cruise Is Handy, But It Definitely Has Its Quirks

Jalopnik

My friend group was recently looking at taking separate cars on a road trip from Los Angeles to Yosemite when we were saved from that logistical nightmare by a big Pearl Beige Metallic GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate. This Yukon is called the Ultimate for a reason; it was equipped with GM’s Super Cruise, a rear seat… Read more.

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Edmunds Sells Its Disastrous Fisker Ocean For A Loss Of $7.78 Per Mile

Jalopnik

After less than two years of ownership, they were able to sell the nearly $70,000 when new electric crossover for a measly $10,000. All Rights Reserved Edmunds Sells Its Disastrous Fisker Ocean For A Loss Of $7.78 Im not even sure its worth that much. Even if this Ocean performed flawlessly, its cost of ownership was eye-watering.

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Alternator Replacement in Denver, CO

RepairSmith

If you’re experiencing electrical problems with your car or truck, you might have a failing alternator. It generates electricity to power essential electrical systems, such as headlights, ignition systems, air conditioning, and entertainment systems, while simultaneously recharging your battery as you drive.