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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! SCORE: 3.5/5

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Electrify America’s Newest Stations Are Awesome!

CleanTechnica EVs

On a recent road trip, I stopped in San Antonio for some juice. The Electrify America station I stopped at had recently been down for some upgrades, and it now has the company’s newest station design up and running. You can learn all about the new design here, but reading a press release and/or some […].

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How Far Left On My Leaf? Electric-Car Charging Location Apps: Review

Green Car Reports

The car is peppy, quiet, and holds the road nicely. To combat “range anxiety” (the fear of running out of juice), Nissan offers a function in their navigation system that (1) notifies the driver when the. But its practical range is approximately 75 miles on an 80-percent battery charge.

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

Clean Fleet Report

Looking for Solutions for Juice for your Electric Car Many people love the environmental appeal of electric vehicles (EVs). Then, people can read reviews or ratings to gauge the likelihood of showing up to a location and finding a working charging station.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

SUV lite functionality When driving the Corolla Cross Hybrid in EV mode, primarily around town, it forces the car to run solely on electric power. The driving range in pure electric mode is short, so best save that battery juice for parking garages or sneaking in late at night. Story by John Faulkner.

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How One Bad Manny Can P**s Away Your Brand

Creative Greenius

I’ve also been considered a subject matter expert on electric cars for over a decade. When we bought our first electric car in January of 2013, the Toyota Rav4 EV with the Tesla battery and powertrain, we followed Toyota’s advice on the right home charger to buy. But the number was no longer in service.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Moving towards more juice. The default Hybrid mode uses its computer to balance gas and electric propulsion for maximum efficiency. Pure mode uses just electricity and makes several adjustments to the drivetrain while providing information to help the driver be more efficient. Story by Steve Schaefer; photos from Volvo. [