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Why modern 4x4s break the laws of robotics

The modern vehicle is an amazing feat of engineering, and an even more amazing feat of electronic and computing design. There are sensors everywhere, for everything – wheel speeds, steering wheel angles, all over the engine, even monitors to detect how dark…

4X4 Blog EVs Fast Cars Random by Robert Pepper 18 October 2020

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The future of automotive fun

There are, broadly, three classes of offroader. These are the driver, the builder, and the tourer. The driver enjoys the challenge of manouvering the vehicle across difficult terrain. The builder enjoys the challenge of creating a vehicle that can handle the terrain.…

Blog EVs Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 17 September 2020

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Will another hundred be enough?

Years ago a computer monitor used to be 12 inches across, and 15 was considered large. Having such a behemoth on your desk was a clear sign that you were terrifically important to the company and had done something special to have…

Blog EVs by Stephen Harrison 5 September 2020

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A tank full of electrons.

This is my co-driver's story of our drive from Melbourne to Adelaide and back in Hyundai Kona EV in April 2019. When Robert asked for volunteers to ride along on an extended EV journey, I was keen, then not so keen as…

4X4 Blog EVs Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 4 August 2020

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Reader views: OBD scanners

It's my view everyone should own an OBD scanner, and you can read why on Motofomo. My readers by and large are of the same view, as you can see here: Michael Haworth I run one and use it on most trips…

4X4 Blog EVs by Robert Pepper 2 August 2020

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I own a 4WD ute and I’m not worried about the future

Once a month or so, I'm out in the bush with friends and family, camping or just exploring. I'd do it more often, but I reserve a few weekends a year for competing in a state car racing championship, or researching content…