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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” GM underneath, but Acura throughout The ZDX comes in a base A-Spec and a performance model called Type S.

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Report: Honda and Acura to Join Tesla's NACS Standard

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Honda and Acura leaned on General Motors’ Ultium technology to accelerate electric vehicle development, so it’s unsurprising to see the Japanese automakers following their American counterpart’s lead in some areas. Honda joins several other automakers in the transition to NACS, including Ford, Rivian, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Polestar.

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Honda and Acura EVs to Join Tesla's Supercharger Network Starting in 2025

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Last month, we reported that Honda and Acura would join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Yesterday, the automakers confirmed the reports and put a timeline on the commitment, stating that they would implement the plugs in new EVs starting in 2025.& General Motors said it would make the transition to NACS in 2024.&

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC are these and much more. The front grille sets the tone for the S500 as the flagship vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. Make sure to visit the Mercedes-Benz dealership in the evening to get the full impact of the touchscreen. Where Luxury and Technology Meet. Traditional. The standard.

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Ricardo and A2Mac1 renew partnership to expand benchmarking and competitive analysis of EVs and PHEVs; online database

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Ricardo Strategic Consulting and A2Mac1 today will renew their partnership providing benchmarking and competitive analysis of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. MY2016 Mercedes GLE 550e. MY2014 Acura RLX Hybrid. The EV/Hybrid analysis database currently includes the teardown of the following vehicles: MY2017 Chevrolet Bolt.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. Plug-in hybrids shared similar troubles, with Fisher stating that their usage of two entirely separate powertrains adds complexity that can undermine reliability. For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion.

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What is the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

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NACS offers both AC and DC charging in one compact plug, using the same pins for both, and supporting up to 1MW of power on DC. The standards will address how plugs connect with charging stations, charging speeds, reliability and cybersecurity. J1772 is the plug standard for Level 1 or Level 2 AC-powered EV charging.