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Guess Who's Back -- 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Marks Return of an Iconic Name

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liter four-cylinder with a 48-horsepower electric motor that's juiced by a 1.87-kWh The electric motor will be integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission. inches shorter -- than the outgoing model, with the idea that it will be a bit more nimble on the trails. And it will have a base price in the mid-$50,000s.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. Mopar fans have an overwhelming penchant for V8 motors and minor obsession with the glory days of American muscle. Stellantis is clearly trying to address all of the above.

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

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The two-door hatchback comes powered by a 118-hp electric motor for a 149-mile range – not amazing but good enough for most trips and daily use. The battery comes with DC charging at up to 85 kW, which adds enough juice for 31 extra miles of range in just five minutes, according to Fiat.

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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

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Fiat just unveiled a new set of Panda-inspired concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show, including a new city car and a pickup truck. The first of the new concepts is a city car (shown above) that is a bit larger than the Panda and available in both ICE and BEV versions – an idea that has been brewing for a while.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

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In other words, if for some reason the idea of a PHEV Wrangler bothers you, relax. liter turbocharged four-cylinder that works in concert with two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack, plus an eight-speed automatic transmission. But if you have the scratch and the access to juice, it makes a strong argument for itself.

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Opinion: Top Ways Volkswagen ID4 is a Game-Changer in 2023

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Electric vehicles aren’t merely the future, they are already here, and there is no company outside of Tesla that demonstrates its commitment to the idea of EVs more than Volkswagen. Rear-wheel drive models come with one motor and 201 horsepower; opting for all-wheel drive adds a second motor and ups power output to 295.

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Video Friday: Robot Gecko Smashes Face Into Tree

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This signal activates the motor to pull on a tendon and hence pushes the tail into the wall to slow the head over heels pitchback. LET ME TAKE YOU TO THE LOCATION OF JUICES [ Ballbot ] Some more recent videos on Ballbot, and we're very happy that it's still an active research platform! Ballbot ] On Aug. The book is even free, too.