Tag: Driven
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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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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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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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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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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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The 2026 Sony Honda Afeela Is Half Honda, Half Sony, And All In On HUGE Screens
Want a car with an LCD in the front bumper? How about one that's also a Playstation? Well, Sony Honda Movement has the response in the upcoming "Afeela" which is a weird name however a fascinating automobile. If you like devices that is. The rest people? We're waiting on the Electric Pilot. EV Tax Credits…
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2026 Volvo ES90 Reveal | Volvo’s Quick Charging, Long Range… Sedan?
Loading a huge battery under a smooth sedan isn't the simplest thing to do, so rather, Volvo chose to raise the roofing and make the new ES90 more of a sportback/liftback/hatchback/ crossover thing? In any case they are promising over 400 miles of WLTP variety, remarkably quick charging, next-generation processing ability and a roomier interior…
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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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The 2023 Genesis GV70 Is An Opulent SUV That Just Happens To Be Electric
Are you tired of weird EVs? Do you want to roll electric but still have extravagant leather, comfy seats, and a style that doesn't appear like a spaceship? Then take a look at the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70. Ridiculous name I know, so let's just call it the GV70 EV. The GV70 EV is quite…
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Charging A Toyota At A Tesla Supercharger Isn’t All Sunshine And Roses
Tesla opening their charging network to other EVs does NOT confer a "Tesla-like charging experience" to other EVs, it merely enables you to have a typical CCS experience at a station with a Tesla logo design and you do not need a Ford to try it. If you're fortunate enough to have a "Magic Dock"…
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Tesla Won The Plug War, But Will It Improve Charging?
In North America it truly appears like J1772 and CCS are on their escape. With just a couple of significant automobile business holding out, the tide has kipped down a big method and by 2025 the majority of EVs on sale will have the NACS/ Tesla port on board. Why the switch? It seems like…
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2026 Cadillac Lyriq V First Look – The Quickest Caddy Ever
Forget the Blackwing if you want to win a race to 60 miles per hour and get a Lyriq rather, specifically the new Lyriq V which has 615 HP and 650 lb-ft of twist that ought to get this to highway speeds in just 3.3 seconds, about 1/10th quicker than the 668 HP CT5-V Blackwing…
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2024 Mach E | Blue Cruise 1.3 and Faster Charging
For 2024 the Mustang Mach E sees a mix of hardware and software changes that, combined, make the Mach E more compelling as longer distance EV in a really largely jam-packed crossover segment. BlueCruise continues to be improved and version 1.3 sees its very first appearance on the 2024 Mach E before making its way…
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No, Your EV Doesn’t Regen “All The Power” Going Downhill
For some reason I hear this from a little number of folks out there whenever I speak about Ev performance in mountainous areas. "Mountains do not matter since you regen all the power going down." Here's the reality: it will always be less efficient to drive on sloping terrain since it will always take you…
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2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz | Simply The Roomiest EV That’s Not A Camper Van
You're taking a look at the most childseat friendly car in America. I have to admit, when I saw the measurements of the brand-new Buzz, I believed it would be a capture for families with young kids. Why? Because it's 8-10 inches * shorter * in length than a Sienna, Odyssey, Carnival, or Pacifica ……
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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 State of EV Shopping in 2024
At a current check out to the NY Auto Program it was excellent to see how many electric cars were either present or being highlighted, but right at the primary entryway was the Nissan Leaf. EVs have actually a come a long way because the Leaf was initially presented and it's worth highlighting the number…
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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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From Driveway To Garage : GM Energy Home Power Solutions
General Motors is known for their cars and now they're branching off and developing products to go with your home; at the very least to power it. Take a look at some of GM's most current offerings and how they pair with the Ultium line of EV's currently produced to see how they are developing…
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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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Small EV showdown: BYD Dolphin vs ORA 03. Which should you choose? | Electrifying
#byddolphin #ora 03 #electriccars BYD Dolphin evaluation: ORA 03 review: Unless you're actually up to speed worldwide of cars and trucks, the names BYD and Ora might be brand-new to you. The electric transformation has drawn in a number of brand-new brand names to start a business in Europe with Chinese manufacturers leading the charge.…
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Feature Deep Dive | 2025 Volvo EX90
Cars are ending up being far more than just easy transport and Volvo's brand-new flagship model is a terrific example of that! The EX90 is built off a lot of past understanding but is pressing automobile innovation forward in a number of manner ins which ultimately have really little to do with driving the vehicle.…
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The Luxury Tank With A Plug | 2023 Range Rover Sport Plug In Hybrid Review
While we all wait excitedly for the first full electric Range Rover (which must be coming soon), JLR has actually crafted the next finest thing: a plug in hybrid Variety Rover Sport with 51 miles of EV variety, DC quickly charging, AND a full-sized spare tire. If you're trying to find the supreme plug in…
































