Tag: Driven
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2025 Audi Q8 eTron Review | A Farewell Tour
The calling convention has actually been a little less than constant however throughout it's life-span the eTron/Q8 eTron has been early on the scene and a quality offering from folks who wanted a very different experience than Tesla needs to offer. It might be on it's escape but if you're interested you can still grab…
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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 2025 RAM Ramcharger’s “Range Extender” Isn’t A New Idea, It’s Also Not An Efficient Idea…
Serial hybrids have been around for a while, so why do not we see more of them? Effectiveness is the answer. Although a novel and appealing principle, the 2025 RAM 1500 Ramcharger manages to be the least effective, electrical truck in America and simultaneously 20% less effective than Ford's hybrid. So why is it that…
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Premium Electric Sedan Showdown | Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4
Not all electrical sedans are created equal and when it comes to 2 cars in the very same classification it's hard to find a bigger space between models than these two here. While the BMW comes from a very traditional (though tech heavy) mold the Tesla has actually produced a mold of it's own and…
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Update – 2 Months In
A couple of months and a couple of thousand miles has actually taken a bit of the shine off the Outlander, but it's still a pleasant (albeit ineffective) place to spend your time. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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The Electric RX Isn’t Quite The EV Of Your Dreams | 2023 RZ 450e First Drive Review
The first ever Lexus EV is a solid electric luxury crossover with a lot of ground clearance and strong performance. On the other hand variety and charging are more mid-pack instead of class leading. It remains to be seen whether Lexus' normal concentrate on dependability, customer care, and long term maintenance expenses will hold true…
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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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Tesla V4 Superchargers Up The Game!
The Tesla Supercharger Network has been the champ of DC quick charging … if you own a Tesla. With variation 3 (V3) some stations received CCS charging through the Magic Dock but there were still a number of difficulties for a non Tesla owner. With version 4 (V4) Tesla is making considerable strides to keep…
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Rivian Walkaround | Our First Look At The Rivian R3 and R3X
It may still be a few years away but we lastly had a possibility to get hands on with the model Rivian R3 and R3X! These 2 lorries are the smallest examples of a Rivian we have actually seen up until now and by a lot of meanings ought to fall right into the subcompact…
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2024 Kia EV 9 In Person First Look | Holy 3rd Row Batman!
Kia assured their new three row crossover would have a substantial backseat, but I really didn't expect it to be this big. Not just do we get more headroom than Telluride, we get more headroom than Pilot, Highlander, and even a Honda Odyssey. Legroom specs are hard to talk about, bear in mind the second…
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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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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…
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2023 REVIEW | Car of the Year – Best Drive – Best Experience – A Year in Numbers !
My last video of 2023 and I take a look back at a year that took me from part-time to full-time. What was my Automobile of the Year, What was the Best Car I drove, what were my finest journeys? It's time for my Evaluation of 2023! Subscribe: Buy your Petrol Ped Merchandise at Legacy…
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What Happened To Fisker And The Ocean? Let’s Speculate…
Sign Up With Alex and Travis as they talk about Fisker 2.0. Where did Henrik's second business begin going off the rails, what's the most recent, and where do we go from here? EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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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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2025 Volvo EX30 Charging Test – How Fast Does It Charge?
Volvo states that the EX30 will hit a peak of ~ 150 kW at the ideal DC charging station, however will it? Join us as we learn the tough method that the EX30 is the only Volvo that can't charge at a Supercharger station and exercise whether the charge curve is good, bad, or indifferent…
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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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The 2024 Silverado EV Is Solid, Expensive, and Totally Cool | Silverado EV Review
Chevy states the future of the Silverado is electrical and I [Alex] flew to Michigan to see what that suggests for one of the very best selling trucks in America. Top line? What it suggests is a more pricey truck with distinct functions discovered no place else and plenty of unanswered concerns. Let's dive in.…
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EV vs Elevation! | What To Expect On Your Trip To The Mountains
There are many questions around what electrical automobiles (EV) can and can't do so why not attempt and tackle a few of those head on. Variety is constantly a huge concern and 2 of the most significant consider range are speed and elevation. What happens when you're going highway accelerate a mountain? How about pull…
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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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Nissan’s Dual-Motor AWD EV Is FINALLY Here! | 2023 Nissan Ariya AWD First Drive Review
THIS is the Ariya we have actually all been awaiting: the 389 horse power model with a 4.8 second 0-60 time, wide tires and still a huge practical cargo area. Unfortunately in the time that it's taken Nissan to get the long awaited Ariya to market the competitors hasn't decreased. In spite of turning over…
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Volvo’s T8 Plug In Hybrid System Explained
How does Volvo's T8 Plug In Hybrid system work and how is it various from what we see on the German PHEVs? Let's discover. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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The 2024 Polestar 2 Gets Bigger Batteries And More Powerful Motors
For those questioning how Polestar was going to keep their range fresh, now we understand! For 2024 Polestar is bringing a bunch of updates including brand-new batteries, motors, inverters, a new front bumper style, more power and a brand-new RWD model. Yep, the practical FWD single motor version is dead! Also on tap is faster…
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2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring Range Test | Insane Efficiency Yields Impressive Range
Seeking to journey your EV? Ignore a Tesla and get a Lucid Air … Well, presuming all those CCS stations along the method are working that is … EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Charge Test | Is VW’s New Bus Road-Trippable?
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Separating Hydrogen Facts From Fiction – It’s Not All Sunshine & Roses, But It’s Not All Bad Either
No new tech seems to cause as many online battles as hydrogen. Is it good, it is bad? Where does the hydrogen come from? Why are we attempting to make fetch take place? Well, I talk about all that and more in this video, but the bottom line here is: This isn't a no sum…
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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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No, Your EV Charger Won’t Get Hacked And Start A Fire
Let's unload a video that an audience sent in. What's going on, and why you don't need to fret about it suddenly going bananas and beginning a fire. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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“Bring Your Own Cable” Might Be The Solution To Cable Cutting
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Are Tesla Superchargers The Answer For Slow Ultium Charging?
Does charging your EV at a Tesla Supercharger charge it much faster? With a growing number of manufacturers getting to Tesla's charging network a few things are clear right now. The first is that adapters are going to be the brand-new way of life for quite a long time and the 2nd is that how…
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Cute Enough For Your Cash? 2024 Fiat 500e Review
The Fiat 500e is nearly a book example of a style forward item with it's snappy trim names, cute presence, and Italian flare (at least the flags). While it's terrific to see this car return to the United States 2 crucial questions are raised; why is it not cheaper and who is it for? It's…



























