Tag: Driven
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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…
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Chevy Silverado EV RST 2024/25 | The Ultimate Truck? (EV Or Otherwise)
When it comes to trucks the "essential" functions are more extensively discussed than you might believe. There are those who won't even think about an EV truck a real truck and with that I have to disagree. While the Silverado EV is certainly A LOT of vehicle it does quite a bit with all that…
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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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“Bring Your Own Cable” Might Be The Solution To Cable Cutting
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2026 Cadillac Optiq vs Optiq V | Caddy’s Entry Level EV Has A Split Personality
To V or not to V, that is the concern. Whether tis nobler in the EV to suffer lower horsepower in the hopes of a shinier look bundle. Or something like that. Anyhow, the Optiq gets tastier for 2026, and you don't require the V for that considering that all designs get some strong altered…
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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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Nissan & Porsche’s Two-Port Charging Explained (NACS & J1772 At The Same Time?)
Bottom line, it's everything about cash. Cash and timing are the reason the NACS/J3400 port on the Nissan Leaf and upcoming Cayenne EV is DC-only, however the factor for the J1772 port on the other side? That may make more sense than you believe. I wish Nissan had offered us a complete AC/DC J3400 port…
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Plugged In News – BMW’s New EV, ChargePoint Goes NACS, Mickey Geta An EV! – EP2
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The 2023 Hummer SUV Is As Stupid As The Truck… And That’s Fantastic
The new electrical Hummers are the supreme in noticeable electric consumption. They are legendary, outrageous, great, dumb, and so a lot more all at the very same time. This is the EV that no one requirements, but covertly a good share of EV and ICE purchasers want, and that's sort of the point. If you…
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EV Infrastructure Isn’t The Problem… Yet | New Car Buyer Demographics
New cars and truck buyers are a particular demographic group. In every group there is an exception, but by-and-large EV buyers and brand-new anything consumers are fairly alike and their market is important. Chances are, if you're purchasing a new vehicle, truck or SUV, you're a single family homeowner that can manage to set up…
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Here’s What We Really Think About Polestar
Join Alex and Tommy Mica (from TFL) to speak about Polestar's past, their future, and what we actually think about the Swedish/Chinese luxury brand name. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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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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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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2025 Hyundai Casper Electric | Just Out Of Reach
If you're looking for a brand-new cars and truck on a tight budget plan, you have fewer choices than ever and sadly this brand-new Hyundai Casper Electric (aka the Hyundai Inster) isn't among them. For America at least. That's a shame, due to the fact that this is no "compliance automobile" which's what makes it…
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The Basics of EV (and PHEV) Charging
Cars with a plug are ending up being a growing number of typical but there are still a great deal of concerns about how all of it works! We're here to go over the fundamentals to make certain that if you own or are considering a plug-in car you have the details you need to…
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Rivian R1S Pros & Cons | The Good, The Bad And What Rivian Could Do To Make It Epic
You wanted more viewpoint, here it is: What Rivian solved and what they got wrong on the R1S SUV. Some of the things I grumbled about on the R1T simply do not apply to the R1S or they apply a little less. That stated. there are still a few things that require more time in…
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No, We’re Not That Short On EV Plugs In America…
You may have seen the headline "only 3 plugs for each 10,000 Americans". OMG! How will we ever make it? Well, seeing as toddlers can't drive and there are just in between 2.5-3 million anythings with a plug in the USA, believe me the sky isn't falling. Could we have more public DC charging in…
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Ford Lightning Supercharger Test | Does The NACS Adapter Fix Everything?
Ford was the first business to reveal their transition to NACS (J3400), and they were the first to start shipping NACS to CCS adapters so that existing Ford EVs could charge at V3 and V4 Superchargers. But does that "fix" the problem? Well, yes and no. The Fords won't charge faster at a Tesla station,…
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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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2024 EV Tax Credit Update – Every 2024/2025 EV & PHEV That Qualifies & How It Works
The Federal Tax Credit for Electric Automobiles still exists but it's gotten a little more complicated and there are less vehicles on the list than ever. Among the biggest changes is the point of sale element, however if you're not cautious you could owe refund when you submit your taxes. Leasing? There are likely some…
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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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Brief Look at the “Baby” Cadillac EV | 2025 Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac appears devoted to a complete electric future and that means having an EV for every demographic; get in the 2025 Cadillac Optiq for those who desire a Cadillac however want a smaller footprint and smaller price tag. The Optiq is most carefully associated to the Chevy Equinox however clearly got the Cadillac treatment in…
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The ALSO TM-B | The First But Not Last From Also
ALSO has released their first product in what is most likely going to be a larger family; the TM household including the TM-B. This e-bike is unlike any other due to the fact that the pedals aren't mechanically linked to the rear wheel. That's right, when you're pedaling you're functioning as the generator and the…
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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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2025 Cadillac LYRIQ v 2025 Chevy Blazer EV
Whenever you have actually related brand names there's constantly a temptation to compare the 2. If one expenses more is it worth the extra money? Is the cheaper one nearly as good as the other but at a discount? Look no future than the Sports jacket EV and Lyriq and lo and see we have…
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Plugged In – October 31, 2023
EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Nissan HyperForce 01:23 Evolution of V-Motion 02:02 Infinit Vision Qe 02:57 EV Box Modular Charging 03:59 UAW and Ford 04:21 Mach-E Rewards 04:56 Honda Prelude Principle 05:31 Sustaina-C 05:52 Honda GM Break Up 06:21 Chevy Bolt Battery Update 07:39…
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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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Plugged In – EVBG’s New Weekly Newscast!
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More Hydrogen Is (In) The Future
Toyota has been putting considerable resources into hydrogen powertrain innovation and we were able to get a behind the scenes look at some of that work. We have actually seen the Mirai on the roadway for many years now but to see a (double) Mirai powered Semi truck is various sight entirely. When it concerns…
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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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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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The 2025 EX30 Is Affordable Electric Volvo We’ve Been Promised
Volvo's 2025 EX30 may simply be the bite-size electric crossover that catapults Volvo's sales into new territory. In addition to a trove of images and information we have the base MSRP whichat $34,950 certainly raises hopes and eyebrows. As will the performance numbers. The EX30 uses comparable styling to the EX90 in a much smaller…
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More Trims For More Shoppers | 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali
GM is plainly on top of the EV truck market, a minimum of when it concerns choices. The Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, and the Sierra EV makes 3! For 2025 we see new trims (outside the initial Edition 1) starting with the Denali. With a host of functions, 2 battery options, and clearly…
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Honda Prologue to Electrification
Honda has actually been a family name for decades however this is the first time you'll discover a really competitive electrical car wearing a Honda badge (albeit an upgraded one). The Beginning represents a distinct step in what is already an uncommon electrification journey however where Honda has actually previously taken threats in bringing their…
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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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2025 RS e-tron GT Performance Review | A Taycan By Another Name Is Just As Sweet
Audi states the 2025 RS e-tron GT Efficiency will do 0-60 in 2.4 seconds, however they are dirty rotten LIARS! We did it in 2.24 seconds Let's break down ball games and discuss what makes these numbers so crazy. To begin with, yes 1 foot of rollout is included. Why? Since that's the standard most…
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Hands On With The 2024 RAM REV
Does the RAM REV appearance as excellent face to face as it does in pictures? Yep, it does. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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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…





















