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Porsche will build network of 500 fast chargers for its Mission E electric cars

Green Car Reports

Porsche is getting its dealerships on board with selling electric cars, in preparation for its upcoming Mission E electric sedan, by insisting that each of the company's 189 U.S dealerships install fast charger with enough juice to charge the car's big, 300-mile battery to substantially full in just over 20 minutes.

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The Grand Tour's "Sand Job," Nothing to See Here, I'm Afraid

The Truth About Cars

The cars are to be cheaper dupes of the very expensive “rally spec” production cars from the likes of Lamborghini (Huracan Sterrato), Porsche (911 Dakar), and Morgan (CXT). & The group turn around and climb the mountain the tunnel cut through, before encountering a work crew with a backhoe and a van which is, we’re told, building a road.

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Prototype test drive: Lucid Gravity might defy segments

Baua Electric

Here’s what I learned after an ever-so-brief stint behind the wheel of an early alpha build prototype before it headed to the crusher. As I opened the door to the alpha build Gravity prototype, which was a suspension and platform mule, the car didn’t wake up. I opened the door a second time and the Lucid came to life.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

Cars That Think

Björn Föerster, Porsche A remorseless stopwatch comparison of Formula E—the current state-of-the-art in racing EVs—vs. In realms such as the 24 Hours of LeMans, Porsche’s legendary sports cars and racing prototypes have posted more wins and championships than any manufacturer. F1 doesn’t flatter the battery brigade.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

Baua Electric

The $1,999 Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4 is one of my favorite options thanks to the awesome build and wide range of compatible Rad accessories. They start with bare frames and perform the entire build locally with highly trained e-bike technicians. Check out my in-depth review of the Juiced Scorpion X here.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

Baua Electric

The $1,999 Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4 is one of my favorite options thanks to the awesome build and wide range of compatible Rad accessories. They start with bare frames and perform the entire build locally with highly trained e-bike technicians. Check out my in-depth review of the Juiced Scorpion X here.

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2023 Kia EV6 GT review: Mega-popular electric vehicle put to the seven-day test

EV Central

It’s mind-blowing, if not quite in the re-wire brain territory of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Speed builds monumentally, but if I want, it makes barely a peep while doing so. The functionality and cabin room are both standout, and build quality hard to fault. The ton is up in 3.5 in an EV that’s a porky 2185kg. 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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