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Cadillac LYRIQ V Launch 0-60
Caddy's Lyriq V is pretty quick, and here's how you launch it. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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1 Year With Only 1 Option | 1 Year Review of the Tesla Model 3
After 365 days of ownership and almost 22,500 miles behind the wheel of this Standard Range RWD Model 3 there are a few things I can inform you about it, and I will! Buying a brand-new cars and truck can be a frightening time for many and the first EV can seem an even more…
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What is Rivian? Everything About The Electric Adventure Brand You Need To Know
What is Rivian? Where are they coming from and where are they going? In this episode of Let's Talk, Travis and Alex deep dive into Rivian's history, speak about what makes them various and what we understand about upcoming Rivian items like the R2S. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA…
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A New Spin On EV Transportation | ALSO TM-B/TM-Q
ALSO has actually released their very first product with the TM-B and teased a future line called the TM-Q. This is the work of the start-up within the start-up (Rivian) that's concentrated on electric transportation throughout the board. The class 3 TM-B has some outstanding numbers and a big party trick; 100 miles of riding…
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Tesla Range Scandal Isn’t A Scandal… Because You Shouldn’t Have Believed It In The First Place…
When I said our Model 3 SR+ had a real world variety of 192 miles +/- about 10 miles, y' all lost your minds, however it wasn't a scandal then and it isn't now. Rather it's just a textbook example of why the "EPA variety" is not a "real world" number. Newsflash: the EPA testing…
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The First 8-Seat SUV With A Plug Is The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV | First Drive Review
It's tough to believe it, but aside from BEV buses and BEV vans, the CX-90 is the very first anything to have 3 rows, 8 seats, and offer any kind of EV variety. On top of that the CX-90 plug in hybrid even has an extra tire! It's all made possible by Mazda's brand-new RWD…
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No, 1/2 Of Tesla Owners Don’t Go Back To Gas! Edmunds’ Incomplete Data Tells An Incomplete Picture!
I have no idea how Edmunds chose to keep up this misleading heading and insufficient information. Based upon trade-ins to dealers just, Edmunds announced last week that 51% of Tesla owners are selling their Teslas for gas automobiles. They EVEN put a Tesla shop right on the top of the post. There's an issue, majority…
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A Different Kind of Sleeper | 2024/2025 Nissan Ariya Review
The Nissan Ariya is among many compact crossovers in the market however it has some standout functions; both positive and unfavorable. There aren't many modifications from 2024 to 2025 but the enhancements consumers would most be interested in likely won't include a light refresh and require a more significant overhaul. For those not anxious about…
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What You Need To Know About Hyundai’s NACS Transition
Wanting to snag a new Ioniq 5? There's plenty to know about the 2025, consisting of the reality that it will be the very first non-Tesla to have the new J3400/NACS port! But there are some catches. If you want to charge as quick as possible … Do not utilize a Tesla station, a minimum…
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Supercharging A Kia EV9 Shows That Tesla Isn’t Ready For The 800V Revolution… Yet.
If you were hoping that Supercharger gain access to would reinvent EV charging, well … There are a couple of things you ought to understand. If you have a "400V" EV then yep, Superchargers are the place to go for dependable charging with brief cables and free adapters. If on the other hand you have…
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The 2023 EV Tax Credit Changes Are A Big Deal | Who Keeps It & Who Loses It On April 18
The treasury has actually lastly launched guidance on the brand-new EV tax credit rules and the number of automobiles that get approved for the rest of 2023 has diminished dramatically. Tesla, Ford, GM, Jeep and Chrysler are the only makers of EVs and PHEVs for 2023 that will get any tax incentives on purchase. If…
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The 2024 Ford Mach E Has a Few New Looks
The Mustang Mach E has actually been around for a couple of years and while it has a trendy wagon-esque figure it hasn't done much given that it's release to press visual limits. This isn't the case for 2024 and for those who have an interest in the efficiency of the GT trim but desire…
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Tesla Powered Volvo | C40 Recharge Road Trip
Can electrical cars do trip? Where do you stop and charge at? How much does it cost? Well the responses may (or may not) surprise you however with over 800 miles on the roadway I can formally call this a trip with a fun twist; just charging at Superchargers! Volvo and many others are gaining…
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2026 Toyota bZ | Updated, Upgraded, and Expanded
The bZ4x has actually remained in the Toyota lineup for a few years now but it's fallen well short of the appeal of some other Toyota models. There have stood reasons for that but Totyota is making some huge changes for 2026 to address those issues on the (now) bZ along with including more versions.…
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High Hopes At Hyundai | Building The Electrified Future
Hyundai has been a huge gamer in the energized vehicle market with hybrids (HEVs), the IONIQ line (BEV), and even the Nexo (hydrogen) in the mix. These may be the next generation of transportation but developing them creates an opportunity to redesign and fine-tune manufacturing for a brand-new age. We go to Hyundai's center in…
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Volvo’s First Ground Up EV Is The XC90 Reincarnated As The 2024 EX90!
Volvo has perhaps made more development towards complete electrification than any other traditional cars and truck business, however in normal Swedish fashion they are tackling it in a very pragmatic method with a host of hybrids, plug in hybrids, converted ICE EVs and now full ground up EV styles beginning with their popular 3-row people…
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EVBG Update – The Future of EVBG
It's been a difficult choice considering that EVBG has actually had strong development over the in 2015 but it appears like it makes good sense to merge it all back together. After feedback from viewers, etc we're going to try to take EVBG in a different instructions, making it more opinion/ podcast based. If you…
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44 Mile Range + 52 MPG! | Toyota’s 2024 Prius Prime Over Delivers
Toyota has actually recently been under-promising and over-delivering. All of us presumed the 2023 Prius Prime would be a modest improvement on the outbound design, but instead they took out all the stops. 0-60? Faster than a Civic Si. MPG? Over 50! Variety? 44 miles all-electric! The only issue? Given that it's not made in…
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Slow Charging EVs Need Fast Chargers Too? Why Some Ultium EVs Will Be Hogging The 350s
The 85 kWh battery in the Sports jacket, Equinox, Optiq, and Prologue is now the lowest voltage EV in America, if you don't count golf carts and side by sides that is. What does that mean in practical terms? It suggests slower charging as existing (amps) is usually speaking the huge limiter when it pertains…
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The “Best In Show” of EV’s | Spotlight On The LA Auto Show
Some news might state that EVs have come and gone, but all it takes is one lap around a vehicle show to see that EVs live and well! We're light years past sub 100 mile varieties or minimal use cases, these days there seems to be an EV for practically everybody interested. The hard part…
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Jeep Updates The Wrangler for 2024
For 2024 the Wrangler gets a variety of key upgrades, the greatest ones are: a basic 12.3-inch infotainment system, available power seats, basic side drape air bags, wider schedule of the plug in hybrid system, a brand-new 8,000 pound winch, updated rear axles and a 100:1 crawl ratio. That should keep some Broncos in the…
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The 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T is the Plug-In Hybrid Cure for Boring Crossovers
30 miles of EV range and the fastest subcompact crossover in America? Yep, that's the Dodge Hornet if you spring for the 288 HP plug in hybrid system. Thanks to a mix of Italian DNA and American pricing, the Hornet is also most likely going to be among the least expensive PHEV crossovers around. Regretfully…
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2026 Nissan LEAF Specs | A Deeper Dive
The all brand-new Nissan LEAF is here and from the dedicated EV architecture on up it's gotten significant upgrades. It begins with 2 new battery options making it possible for a ranked range of up to 303 miles, more room for guests, a fun makeover, and a significantly enhanced interior. Dive in to a few…
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Is The 2023 Hyundai Nexo The Future Or Just Gassy Wishful Thinking?
H2 cars are still in their infancy. The very best method to think of them is not as a parallel to the very first Tesla however as a parallel to the GM EV1. Regardless of GM in fact making an EV that worked, the EV1 represented tech that hadn't been totally baked in a form…
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RAM Revolution In-Person First Look
Let's take a quick first look at RAM's Revolution BEV Idea, a pretty clear sign of the future amazed truck lineup at Stellantis. The production model need to be exposed later this year, so keep viewing this space … EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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A Solid Choice Nobody Is Buying | 2023 Lincoln Aviator Plug In Hybrid
Whether you were looking for much better fuel economy, a roomier/ more glamorous interior, some EV variety, or better driving dynamics, the Lincoln Aviator bests the best seller in this section: the Acura MDX, yet unusually few buyers are seem to be interested. In this video will take a deep dive into the plug-in hybrid…
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“Bring Your Own Cable” Might Be The Solution To Cable Cutting
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Can The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Bring Back The Sedan With Long Range and Fast Charging?
361 miles of variety, 18 minute fast charging. If you ever required a factor to think about a brand-new EV, that's a strong argument. Hyundai arrived by making one of the most effective sedans in America, tying with the significantly more expensive Lucid Air and by utilizing a native 800V architecture laser concentrated on quick…































