The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Lucid will pull back the curtain on the Gravity, an ultra-plush electric SUV that promises staggering performance and a deluxe interior. While the vehicles might be worth their deep-six-figure price tags, they face an uphill battle against cheaper EVs with comparable performance.& & [Image: Lucid] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 9, 2023

However, we’re most likely talking about an electric Corvette or Camaro successor.& & GM’s electric efforts have so far mainly focused on crossovers and pickup trucks, but CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the company plans to transition the affordable Chevrolet Bolt hatchback to Ultium technology for its next generation.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

liter V8 yielded 469 or 503 horsepower inside older C63 models, the new hybrid powertrain offers 671 peak hp in a package designed to offer superior efficiency. kWh battery and rear electric motor. kWh battery and rear electric motor. Image: Mercedes] Become a& TTAC& insider. & Whereas the 4.0-liter

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. But others felt it broke new ground in terms of vehicular sound design and would ensure electric cars could retain some of the magic of combustion vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2023

That’s changing for 2024 with the Lexus RX 450h+, which brings an estimated 83 MPGe and a $70,080 price tag. The combo delivers a 35-mile all-electric driving range and a 6.2-second Image: Lexus] Become a& TTAC insider. The SUV goes on sale later this year, bringing a 2.5-liter hours using 240-volt power.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 1, 2023

Alfa intends for it to fit well into a customer’s monthly balance sheet as well, announcing today it expects the Tonale to run 33 miles solely on electricity and return a rating of 77 MPGe. engine which tag teams an electric motor and 15.5-kWh The top-spec Veloce has a starting price tag of $47,495 plus $1,595 destination.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2023

Remember that old& Price is Right & game in which the contestant would blindly reach into a bag and haul out numbers (or strikes) in an effort to guess the price of a car? Described as the “range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up,” it is an all-electric sedan said to whip itself into a 60-mph froth in roughly 3.7

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) awards are a big deal this time of year, as they can significantly boost a model’s fortunes on the market. It’s expected to land with a price tag in the mid-$30,000 range and will deliver impressive specs for the price. Image: Volvo] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 9, 2023

Far from a backyard Sawzall job, this conversion involves a semi-electric soft top, roll cage which conforms to FIA standards, snazzy new wheels, different upholstery (water resistant, perhaps), and the expected scattershot blast of badges and emblems. Images: Heritage Customs] Become a TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Electric vehicle subsidies went from temporary to indefinite and combustion bans have gone from right around the corner to anyone’s guess. & As things currently stand, the European Union has plotted banning the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2030. .& percent of all new car registrations were electric vehicles.

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Creative Greenius

APRIL 22, 2009

Last year’s Plug-In 2008 gave attendees an insider’s advantage on the Plug-In technology that will quickly replace today’s obsolete, planet-killing fossil fuel centric cars. Creative Greenius readers were right there with me as I live blogged from the event: Top Ten Things I Learned At Plug In 2008.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

The car will be offered in a trio of colors – Pure Gray, Pure White, and Rising Blue – with blacked-out details contrasting with the GLI’s red trim. Cupholders feature the GLI logo hammered in one and “1984” in the other, while seat tags and front door sills have their own embellishments. Image: VW] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

So tagged because the liftgate opening is larger. liter turbo four to an electric motor for system numbers of 232 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider. LOS ANGELES -- No, we haven't turned into a late-night infomercial, saying "but wait, there's more!" And, well, there's more.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 12, 2023

Some pundits muttered similar oaths about the all-electric Bolt when news surfaced that the model isn’t long for this world – but statements on an NPR podcast last week could give hope to the popular (and affordable) little EV. Sure, the Equinox EV is on its way with a promised $30,000-ish price tag, but the Bolt is here& now.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2023

Look for the Giulia Competizione to be priced at $51,520 plus destination for a rear-wheel drive car; add two grand to yer budget for all-wheel drive. Finally, we have the Tonale, offered as a plug-in hybrid that tag teams a 1.3L turbocharged four-banger and electric motor. Images: Stellantis] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Ford announced this morning a new trim for their all-electric pickup truck. It has an extended range (320-mile) battery, popular equipment, and a price tag right at $70,000.& Images: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider. Yes, I had to check the calendar to learn if this is April Fool’s Day. & Why the Flash?

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 12, 2009

They’ll be making Leafs in Tennessee and they will be making many more batteries than cars. Here’s the Greenius with film director Chris Paine, Tesla owner, all around good guy, and the man behind “Who Killed The Electric Car.&# Chris spoke at the public panel this evening.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Welcome to our blog and Chris Paine’s new film, “Revenge of the Electric Car.&# (slated for Spring, 2010)! Every week, we’ll be posting production stories, insider information, and late breaking news from the world of plug-in vehicles. Paul Scott, Inside Track Blogger. The world is changing!

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

The Hummer EV has a sky-high price tag and wait times that extend to two years for some people. The 3X trim adds range but leaves the Hummer’s impressive electric powertrain alone. The SUV gets 830 horsepower, the same outrageous torque quote, and all vehicles get three electric motors, one in front and two in the rear.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

The gub’ment wants you to drive an electric car, so what’s the best way to go in the exact opposite direction in the most obnoxious way possible? Hennessey took the Ford Raptor R, added two wheels, a bunch of new bodywork, and a crazy price tag. & & [Image: Hennessey] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

Chevrolet has announced that the all-electric Silverado will boast a much-higher maximum range than anyone had anticipated. While that may likewise be the case with the electric Silverado, the final figures are no-less enviable. "We Images: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider. Though pricing remains a big concern.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

Up front, a black panel-like surface links the grille and headlamps, hewn in high-gloss black which is visually suggestive of the all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. Many markets will get to choose from an E 350 or E 450, models whose combustion engines now tag team an integrated starter-generator to create a mild hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). kWh A123 Systems battery pack which provides an electric range of 60 miles. The winning teams will come together to answer questions about their work and vehicles during an online chat on 4 June at 3 pm EDT on the Inside the Green Garage blog.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 24, 2023

The alleged concern was that all-electric vehicles would interfere with the signal and that listening trends were moving away from the relevant bandwidth. Electrical interference and reducing cost and manufacturing complexity also played a role. Image: Proxima Studio/Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

On International Women’s Day, the Kia EV9 was announced as the “Supreme Winner” of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2024. These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.”

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

On International Women’s Day, the Kia EV9 was announced as the “Supreme Winner” of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2024. These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.”

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 31, 2023

While the above has a tendency to advantage newer cars in the event of a crash, it often places older vehicles at a safety disadvantage. Whereas combustion vehicles have porked up due to an overall increase in sizing and standard features, electric vehicles currently weigh a lot primarily due to battery implementation.

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Green Cars News

JULY 21, 2010

Nissan is believed to be planning a electric sports car using the technology featured in its Leaf model. The carmaker has already released details of a plan to produce a luxury electric car under its Infiniti brand (see story) but an unknown source at Nissan is reported to have told the Edmunds Inside Line blog [.].

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Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 22, 2019

And now I’m telling the story here on my blog and sharing it on LinkedIn. I’ve also been considered a subject matter expert on electric cars for over a decade. It worked fine for six years, first in charging the electric Rav4 and then starting in 2017 our two new electric Chevy Bolts.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Regular readers of this blog will know all about Plug in America’s triumphant Inaugural Parade in Santa Monica, CA a few weeks back. A final count of 77 electric vehicles and over 250 people participated in the rally and subsequent parade. Ed Kjaer, Director of Electric Transportation, SoCal Edison.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 29, 2007

As I've blogged previously , I want to believe as much as the next guy that the Volt - GM's announced plug-in hybrid - is real. I believe enviros have spent way too much time pushing for higher CAFE standards and ignored alternative methods of getting clean cars on the road. Now the shoe is on the other foot.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

It tag teams an electric motor and 1.87-kWh Rounding things out are an integrated air compressor and 2.4kW inverter, rock rails, plenty of recovery points, fog lamps which can flip from yellow to white, and an electrically disconnecting front sway bar. Images: Toyota] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. Demand is intense.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian Consumers are to be offered incentives of up to £5,000 to purchase an electric car under government plans to be unveiled today that will also see the creation of electric car cities across the UK and the launch of large-scale experiments with ultra-green vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 13, 2024

Hyundai is expanding its “N” performance line with the new electric Ioniq 5 N, which will land as a 2025 model. The Ioniq 5 N comes with a hefty $67,475 price tag, which includes a $1,375 destination charge. Inside, the hot SUV gets a unique steering wheel design with the N logo and a center console optimized for track driving.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Power from optional solar cells on the roof will be used primarily to cool the car when its parked, but they could also partially recharge the battery. The car will run on a lithium manganese oxide battery made by Advanced Lithium Power , based in Vancouver, BC. To go with its performance, the car carries a hefty price tag of $87,000.

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