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5 Electric Car Checks for a Hassle-Free Holiday

Clean Fleet Report

5 Electric Car Checks for a Hassle-Free Holiday. You are about to leave the driveway, and your maintenance light pops on at that exact moment. Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than a malfunctioning electric car, and ignoring repair red flags can even be dangerous. Plan to Make This Year’s Trips Unforgettable.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity.

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

Clean Fleet Report

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. It’s Built with Practicality in Mind With power and range Volkswagen’s electric car for the masses is the 2023 ID4 SUV.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Battery and Brakes The lithium-ion battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting by the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The 3,430-pound Corolla Cross Hybrid is well balanced and comfortable but should not be considered a sporty car.

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An e-scooter, a PHEV and an angry man

EV Central

If you scoot into towns and cities, that’s a congestion-causing car off the road. And there are zero emissions if you recharge a scooter’s batteries from a sustainable source. Basically, if your electric car or plug-in (PHEV) vehicle has V2L tech, it has built-in bi-directional charging and an AC power outlet.

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R2/R3 event impressions – Rivian gets the details right

Baua Electric

And then… Rivian changed it up again to turn it into a space for the car unveiling, which had a whole new stage and screen set up, bleachers for media to stand/sit in, turntable for the cars, and so on. But what really matters here are the cars, and Rivian didn’t miss the details there either.

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Opinion: Hey VW, Electric Vehicles Are Not a Joke

Clean Fleet Report

One or two or sometimes more companies let their PR folks’ creative juices loose on a gag press release sent on April 1. 4 battery electric crossover and the corporate commitment to EVs. The VW fake news pales even more in light of announcements from VW’s competitors during the past few weeks. 3, to the U.S.