Remove Connect Remove Escape Remove Tech Remove Wind
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Niro Hybrid has front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link suspension delivering a smooth and stable ride, with tire and wind noise at a minimum. Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start and remote charging, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. Ready to roll.

Kia 94
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

Clean Fleet Report

The beauty of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is, when stopped on a trail due to deep ruts, the instant torque at any speed delivers a smooth escape. LED tail lights have a ā€˜Cā€™ shape connecting the fenders to the lift gate. The Solterra can tow up-to 4,000 pounds when properly outfitted with Subaru parts and accessories.

article thumbnail

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. As soon as you hop in the Ioniq 6 you’re hit with the feeling of luxury, advanced tech and space. Generous, to say the least.

Hyundai 87
article thumbnail

High-voltage EV battery packs: benefits and challenges. More voltage, more better?

Charged EVs

the windings) and iron (i.e. Though, to be fair, torque is proportional to current, and the resistive losses of the windings are also exponentially proportional to current (i.e. when the charger is connected) which can trip the usually-mandatory ground-fault circuit interrupter, disconnecting the charger from the pack.

Batteries 120
article thumbnail

GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It includes some high-tech touches, including GMs wireless OnStar communications technology that lets a passenger locate other drivers in a city. Photos: GM, Segway purr about PUMA Martin LaMonica is a senior writer for CNETs Green Tech blog. Reddit Recent posts from Green Tech EPA calls greenhouse gases a public threat U.S.

GM 48
article thumbnail

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA SZ (1) 6753.T

Grid 28