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An offshoot of the firm that produced some stellar EV versions of classic British cars is now aiming to upcycle diesel trash trucks and turn them electric.
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Stella Vita electric RV aims to get the most miles from solarWith solar panels, aerodynamics, and lightweight materials, the RV only needed two charging stops en route across Europe. Is such a design the future of the eco-conscious RV or van life?
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GM confirms future electric Corvette; hybrid Corvette due as soon as 2023The long-rumored fully electric Corvette is being developed, GM president Mark Reuss confirmed on Monday.
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EV batteries should last 15 years, says former Tesla CTO StraubelThe battery comment was made in an interview by author and energy expert Daniel Yergin, as part of IHS Markit’s CERAWeek 2022,
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2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce will make all-wheel drive about more than traction: Tech previewNissan’s e-4orce all-wheel-drive system is the technology star of the Ariya lineup—but it’s not arriving until a few months later.
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GM developed the GMC Hummer EV in record time: Here’s the backstoryA GM commissioned documentary looks at how GM managed to develop the Hummer EV so quickly.
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Lucid's CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson teaches the basics on EV batteries while showing off some of the brand's tech.
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Here are the eight fully electric Top Safety Pick vehicles for 2022The insurance-funded IIHS has in recent years pushed automakers harder on safety than the federal government.
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Tesla Model 3 owners could soon cut the cord at home with aftermarket wireless systemThe system will be capable of charging at 11 kw, adding between 35 and 40 miles of range per hour of charging—all without picking up a charge connector.
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Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid SUV will debut new platform, interior themeRather than a long-range electric vehicle, Mazda plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid SUV, with the production model due to bow March 8.
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What should the charging station of the future look like?In a recent competition, architects and designers drew out their visions for the road-trip charging hubs of the future.
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VW electric Microbus revival due for March 9 reveal, 2023 deliveriesThe long-awaited production Volkswagen electric van inspired by the original Microbus has a reveal date: March 9.
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As the Aptera three-wheeler continues development, it's showing off moves to rival sports cars as it achieves its jaw-dropping range and efficiency.
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2022 Super Bowl LVI EV ads: Sopranos' Silverado EV, Dr. EVil, Zeus and the iX, moreElectric vehicles are hot, and the ad lineup for this year's Super Bowl Sunday underscores that.
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Rivian shows off R1T on- and off-road ability set with drive-mode differencesRivian outlines all the specialized modes allowed by the R1T electric truck, its air suspension, and four-motor system.
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Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?Lightyear has prioritized efficiency in multiple ways; but aerodynamic efficiency stands out with this test at very rapid freeway speeds.
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Electric Airstream travel trailer revealed: Game-changer for EV camping?An electric motor helps maintain range, while driving the trailer in certain situations—even parking itself remotely in some situations.
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35 years ago, this GM prototype had a yoke, four-wheel steering, and satellite navigationAlthough the 1987 Pontiac Pursuit prototype didn't see the future as electric, it embraced many of the tech items showcased by today's leading-edge EVs.
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Electric off-road trucks are indefinitely postponed, as Michigan niche EV company shifts to commercial.
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets Nürburgring-tuned Track Mode for better coolingTesla has put the focus on cooling in a new Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, also boosting torque vectoring and adding a more aggressive suspension calibration.
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Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?Toyota is working toward the first use of true solid-state battery technology on its hybrids or plug-in hybrids—not on battery electric models.
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Arrival reveals its EV especially designed for Uber and ride hailingThe Arrival Car is an early look at the electric vehicle for next-generation taxi drivers—initially, in the UK and Europe.
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Tesla Model Y earns top-tier IIHS safety ratingThe Tesla Model Y joins the VW ID.4 and Volvo XC40 among electric SUVs that have earned a spot on the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honor roll.
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GMC Sierra electric pickup due in 2023 with Denali luxury, Hummer EV design cuesGMC says that the electric Sierra will be GMC’s third EV, after the 2022 Hummer EV pickup (SUT) and the 2024 Hummer EV SUV.
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