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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

We don’t know if the Ioniq 6 will introduce remote connectivity – allowing activating climate control or checking the charge status from your phone – as found in Teslas, for example. Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto was also lacking in our test cars – cable only instead, but there is wireless phone charging.

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GM demos its new Energy products by running a mansion off a Silverado EV

Baua Electric

One Silverado was connected to the outdoor speakers and screen running the presentation GM gave us on its products, and the other was connected to the house to show what happens when the V2H changes over from home to truck power. But the battery wasn’t connected for the purposes of this demonstration.

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Propella 9S Pro V2 review: A low-cost torque sensor electric bike for the masses

Baua Electric

But of course there’s more than just a torque sensor that makes the Propella 9S Pro so nice – even if that one single component is a great value-added piece of kit that we rarely see at this price. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Well, not unless you want a colorway other than blue-on-black.

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

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But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. There’s a healthy smattering of equipment in the S, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto , smart key entry, powered driver’s seat, auto headlights and wipers, dual-zone ventilation and a fully digital instrument cluster. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior.

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Non-bike bike gear reviewed: Linka Lasso smartphone-controlled chain lock

Baua Electric

In this regular column, I take a deep dive into some of the coolest and most interesting gadgets and pieces of kit that make it possible to swap a car for an e-bike on a daily basis. Next, the connected nature of the lock allows you to actually share unlocking credentials with other people. They’re also not cheap, not by a long shot.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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As with the ICE alternatives, expect a long list of standard equipment in a well-presented package, although we hope the driver assist technologies (such as lane departure warning and auto braking) are improved. None of which will be cheap, the Polestar 3 is priced from $132,900 before on-roads. inch screens along with a 5.0-inch

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market. There are also 19-inch wheels and Polestar Connect that can automatically direct emergency services to the vehicle after a crash. There’s one biggie missing from both the Hyundai and Kia: remote connectivity. Sure, there are cheaper options.

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