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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. Electrify America is sourcing the chargers from Envision Solar, a San Diego-based sustainable technology company. Each standalone station is equipped with a 4.28-kilowatt

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. TMP-O is the lead plant for production of the new two-motor system in North America.

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Ford-owned Spin partners with Tortoise to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in N America & Europe in 2021

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Spin, the micromobility subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, announced an exclusive international alliance with software company Tortoise to bring Spin S-200 remotely-operated e-scooters to cities in North America and Europe in 2021. We look forward to seeing the real impact of the technology that this pilot program will bring.

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Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

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Kia America announced pricing for the 2023 Kia EV6. With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD (2022 MSRP $41,400). Power / Drive. Entering its second model year, the EV6 CUV starts at an MSRP $48,500 (excludes $1,295 destination fee).

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 GTX: 4582 mm), the e-SUV coupé from Volkswagen will launch in 2022 with three power options. 5 Pro will be powered by an electric engine in the rear delivering 128 kW; the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). At 4599 mm long (ID.5

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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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The city of Houston is set to receive the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Buy America-compliant mid-size autonomous bus in the US. Jointly developed by Phoenix Motorcars and EasyMile , the EZ Zeus self-driving bus will be deployed in real-life traffic conditions.

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Review: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia gives America a hybrid wagon

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Vehicles classified as trucks by the EPA can come from the factory with tinted windows, and America loves tinted windows. The gunslit LED daytime running lights sit near the hoodline while the headlights are mounted lower in the bumper. Acceleration isn’t brisk, but with an estimated 0-60 mph sprint of 7.1

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