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New Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric van with an increased range

Drive Electric

If you wanted to lease a small electric van during the last 10 years there’s only really been one choice – the Renault Kangoo – and now an all-new model will be available in Spring 2022. It also has a new name: the Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech electric. The 90kW electric motor produces 245Nm of torque.

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2024 Polestar 2 receives major update, including new motors, batteries and first rear-wheel drive

Green Car Congress

Polestar is giving the 5-door electric performance fastback, Polestar 2, a major update. Next-generation electric motors and inverters are fitted to all Polestar 2 variants, offering substantial increases in both efficiency and performance. When the driver wants more power, the front motor re-engages instantly and seamlessly.

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2024 Genesis GV60 Lux review: Is this mind-bending small electric SUV really worth all this money?

EV Central

For a relatively new brand to our shores, Genesis dropping a compact electric SUV at well over $100,000 on the road is a confident flex. Based on Hyundai’s E-GMP EV architecture, it’s a dual motor all-wheel-drive offering 234kW and 605Nm. All neat tricks to show off to friends and family. Okay GV60, you have my attention.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Now that nameplate newcomer is already being replaced by an all-new model – just a year after the arrival of the original. Whereas the original Niro was available as a regular hybrid , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a battery electric vehicle (EV), the new model does without the PHEV option. Performance and efficiency.

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

Teslarati

We’re excited about this pilot program and the opportunity to create a better future together.” They're also the highest performing while representing the lowest total cost of ownership. . “Congrats to AnaheimPD on today’s announcement,” wrote Unplugged Performance in a post on X. hours per day.

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Batteries not included: NIO introduces pioneering new semi-solid-state battery with 1000km range … but there’s a big catch

EV Central

From that date any new or existing NIO owners that drive a car capable of a battery swap will be able to exchange their car’s battery for the all-new high-tech 150kWh battery. Full details, including charging speed have yet to be announced for what’s described as the most energy-dense battery ever sold in China.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC to ditch plug-in hybrid tech for Australia, EVs the focus

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz Australia is hitting the brakes on PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – sales. There’s an all-new model of the big-selling GLC on the way, but this time the medium-size SUV line-up won’t include a PHEV version for Australia. Mercedes-Benz GLC400e.