Green Life
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The no-frills, high-mpg, three-wheeled car that's been anticipated for a decade still hasn't arrived, but now the company's decided an electric version comes first.
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Tested: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Roofnest are go-light getaway gear
A roof-top tent and plug-in hybrid SUV go together like camping and starry nights.
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Sono is designing Sion solar EV to be a mobile home power bank
Sono Motors says that it's developing its own wallbox to allow the car to become a mobile backup home power bank that can store up solar energy for use later.
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Confusion brews as retro-style EV startup Alpha Motor turns on the charm
Alpha Motors' Wolf electric truck concept is at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The startup's executives and funders still aren't talking, but they're probably enjoying some good coffee.
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Rare GM EV1 electric car survivor converted to a hybrid, parked outside
Fans will drive to museums and car shows to see the few remaining GM EV1 electric cars, and yet a neglected one sits, fitted with a gasoline engine, on a Washington, D.C. side street.
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Teardrop camper trailer fast-charges EVs with 75 kwh of extra batteries
A camper trailer can charge the tow vehicle at rest breaks, allowing close to the original driving range or perhaps more.
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Stations will be upgraded for CCS compatibility and Tesla adapters will be stocked, with funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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EV remixes: Tesla Model 3 as post-apocalyptic off-roader, Kia Soul EV as sand-crawling surf wagon
An off-road-lifted Tesla Model 3 from Rich Rebuilts and a sand-churning Kia Soul EV are the latest rugged remixes of stock electric vehicles.
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Towing with an EV: Are electric trailers the future?
A German travel trailer prototype provides its own electric propulsion and effectively doubles the batteries—meaning that there might be no drop in range from towing.
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Eccentric electric: Citroën DS EV conversion translates a French icon
A UK firm has converted a classic Citroën DS—an icon for its design and comfort features—to fully electric.
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London cab maker claims world's first electric camper van—but there's still a tailpipe
LEVC claims the e-Camper is the world's first all-electric camper van—though only about the first 60 miles are electric.
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Volta's free chargers update EV drivers on local air quality
Volta Charging and Bloomberg are teaming up to include air quality updates as part of the charging experience.
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The Mini brand is going all-electric by the mid 2030s. Could this be one of the models that makes getting there an adventure?
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Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak glory
Evasive Motorsports is heading to Pikes Peak with a modified Telsa Model 3, with the stated goal of breaking the production EV record.
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Aptera Sol: 1,000-mile, solar-supplemented EV teases tent, space for a surfboard
The "never charge" three-wheeled EV can cover more than 11,000 miles a year on solar power alone, the company claims—and help enjoy the outdoors.
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ChargeUp mobile app brings fast-charging to you for $25 a month
SparkCharge's "charging as a service" solution brings the EV charger to drivers when and where they need it.
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Michelin solution could bring inflatable sails to oil tankers
The wind-sail project uses an inflatable sail and telescopic mast to harness the wind, boosting a ship’s fuel efficiency by up to 20%.
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Fisker intends to make first all-electric Popemobile
The Fisker Ocean electric SUV might be the basis for papal transit.
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The Lightning electric truck will be one of the first vehicles on the market to offer a comprehensive home backup power solution without buying home energy storage, such as a Powerwall.
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This electric truck stop won't offer gas or diesel—just 25 MW of solar-supplemented charging
The 25-megawatt truck stop will specialize in charging the thousands of heavy-duty long-haul trucks that California wants to put in use over the decade.
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GM flaunts GMC Hummer EV off-road talents, details Terrain Mode one-pedal driving
The fully electric Hummer will allow a lot of flexibility with its off-road prowess, from Extract Mode to the option for one-pedal driving that might compare to a low range.
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Nissan Leaf buyers get more flexibility, with $350 for their Turo tab
When a compact EV with a range of up to 226 miles isn't enough, buyers have the option of turning to Turo, as a new incentive suggests.
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Used EV prices surge in the US and vary widely by model, region
Here's why your electric vehicle might actually have been an appreciating asset over the past 12 months.
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Bridgestone tires will help Lightyear One solar car leapfrog Tesla in efficiency
Aerodynamics, weight, and rolling resistance have all been closely managed in the Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car—and tires are part of that.
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