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What You Need To Know About Pickup EVs

Clean Fleet Report

Heavier electric vehicles are becoming more common as EV battery technology becomes more reliable and powerful and shows up in larger vehicles, like the GMC Hummer pickup and Audi Q8, among others. You might still be on the fence about buying a heavy EV pickup, given some of the misconceptions about electric vehicles in general.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. WIth its carbon-reinforced breastplate underneath, the G 580 bounded over outcrops with the blessing of my co-pilot. Even if you can’t buy one, find a good friend who can and take it for a spin.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

Sustainability/carbon foot print. Definitive measures of carbon foot print and broader assessments of sustainability will require utilization of formal lifecycle assessment tools. Wood fiber is being used in the cargo area floor of the GMC Envoy and Chevrolet Trail Blazer as well as in seatbacks for the Cadillac DeVille.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

Charged EVs

The carbon footprint is as small as practical: there are no spectators, and the cars and teams travel on a specially greened-up ship. Extreme E invests in local environmental projects at each site, and buys carbon offsets to compensate for what emissions it cannot avoid. That’s for part of a low-carbon micro-grid.”.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Flexbed has been designed for multi-purpose use, and may be one of the reasons you consider buying a Maverick. Since this is the first truck many people buy, they will not be disappointed with what Ford has delivered. First Drive: GMC Canyon. The Maverick is its 68.7-inches Covering a wider range of truck users now.

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Price Parity is Not the Key to EV Adoption in the US

EV Adoption

Reducing carbon omissions and pollution from the transportation sector are clearly important to the health of the planet and humans. Many consumers won’t buy an EV until they feel comfortable that wherever they drive there are plenty of available fast charging stations. Chart: EVAdoption / Loren McDonald.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

GMC Hummer EV SUV Will Debut April 3 – The GMC Hummer electric pickup’s SUV stablemate will be revealed on April 3. The SUV also looks to have a spare tire mounted on the tailgate according to a teaser silhouette GMC released. GMC Hummer EV SUV | Source: GMC. – March 5, via FedEx press release.

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