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Lucid introduces new $7,500 discount as EV price war heats up

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With 620 horsepower, the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Lucid Air Touring accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.4 Lucid is still attempting to find its footing within the auto industry, especially as larger and more prominent brands have entered the market. What do you think of the article?

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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

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Rivian quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more. The company quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more. This article appeared in Issue 57 – Sept/Oct 2021 – Subscribe now.

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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BrightDrop offers a fascinating window into the breadth of GM’s EV plans, though even many people in the auto industry know little about it. mph to match their walking pace. This article appeared in Issue 59: Jan-Mar 2022 – Subscribe now. The BrightDrop Zevo 600. Photo courtesy of BrightDrop. The BrightDrop Zevo 600.

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The EV Transition Explained

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The combination permits the Lightning to travel 230 miles (370 km) without recharging and go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 The EV Transition Explained This is the first in a series of articles presenting just some of the technological and social challenges in moving from vehicles with internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

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The AWD version is the hot rod, claimed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5.0 Top speed of all models is limited to 115 mph, and towing capacity is a modest 1,500 pounds. Within the auto industry, it’s said that Toyota is not afraid of competition from most other makers. Rear cargo volume is 27.2

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

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Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. In fact, plug-ins can produce virtually no emissions at all while driving around town, as long as you don’t exceed 34 mph or press the gas pedal past halfway and engage the gasoline-powered engine. By Robert Gammon for the East Bay Express.

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

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In addition DHL adds to its electric delivery van fleet in the US, Jeep announces plans for a Level 2 charging network and solid article was published about the current poor experience facing EV drivers at the various EV charging networks. It has a range of 106 miles and a top speed of 62 mph, and sells for between $4,500 and $6,300.

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