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EPA Report Reveals Dual-Motor Rivian R1S Range

The Truth About Cars

Range and power figures certified by the U.S. Depending on how it’s optioned, owners could be seeing 348 miles of range between charges — which is actually better than the automaker had previously speculated. One of the biggest issues holding back all-electric vehicles has been range anxiety. Things are looking pretty good, too.

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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

The Truth About Cars

The electric G features a ladder frame design, selectable low range off-road gear reduction, an independent front suspension, and solid rear axle. A 116-kWh lithium-ion battery provides the juice but Merc isn’t yet spilling any tea about expected driving range on a full charge. A sprint from 0–60 mph is said to take 4.7

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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Charge It Up

The Truth About Cars

A 92-kilowatt-hour battery and a 130-kilowatt generator combine to bring the juice. Ram is touting a total system horsepower of 663 with 615 lb-ft of torque and a range of 690 miles. Yes, the Ramcharger is basically an extended-range electric. The towing capacity is 14,000 pounds, with a payload of up to 2,625 pounds.

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Real Life EV Story : Arun has abandoned his ICE cars and only uses Tata Nexon EV

Plug In India

In this blog and video, we speak to him about his Tata Nexon EV story. He had almost made up his mind to buy the e2o, but was only concerned that with the 100 km range, making trips from Bangalore to his hometown of Mangalore would be impractical. That is when he gets the best range. Arun Somyaji is a range champ.

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Fiat Introduces 600e Across the Pond

The Truth About Cars

The brand says its 600e packs a 54-kWh battery good for about 400 kilometers – about 250 miles – of range, though that’s on the endlessly optimistic WLTP cycle. It can hoover electrons from fast chargers belting out juice up at rates up to 100kW, meaning it should be possible to replenish the battery in about half an hour.

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Raejean & Tessie’s photographic EV road trip

Electric Auto Association

Also on her list was an old-fashioned road atlas to use in case I traveled out of internet range. The juice there was so sweet and quick. Tessie hopes that our trip will help EV drivers understand that they need not worry about finding charging juice no matter how far away from home they travel. Pioneer Park, St.

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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

Blink Charging

Part of the native Android Automotive operating system available in some EVs, the AI algorithm suggests charging stops along a driver’s route based on their current location, the amount of juice still left in their battery and the type of plug their vehicle uses.