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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Charged EVs

In part, that’s because this is a remarkably heavy vehicle for a 100 kW motor to move. The auto enthusiast magazine went on to note, “Access to a charger and a commitment to plug in at night, juicing the heavy battery for local use the next day, are musts.”. So how many of those 12,000 owners plug in their 4xe Jeeps?

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Cupra Born review: High five for Spanish compact hatch

EV Central

There’s no shortage of leg or headroom, but you do feel very enclosed, in part thanks to the tall front seats. The 77kWh battery pack is claimed to consume juice at an average 15.7-17.5kWh/100km Storage is generous in the Cupra Born, including door bins, a glovebox and a big, covered bin in the centre console with cupholders.

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Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Car Market | ? ?

Plug In India

Video: Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Electric Car FUD The first thing I want to talk about is the constant FUD -- fear, uncertainty, and doubt -- regarding electric vehicles propagated by ICE car CEOs, the media, ICE-car-centric magazines and websites, and petrol heads. Ultimately, electric cars will win.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers. And for wildly different applications, too. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. cheaper (frame, electric motors, battery), lasts longer (less moving parts = less to break and maintain) and just a greater win, more future compatible too. because most of GMs profits comes from after market parts.

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