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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

The Truth About Cars

Electrification will fundamentally change the formula for the models, as both prioritize lightness and balance over engine output. With the Alpine A110 being laser focused on maximizing lightness and agility, one wonders how its successor is supposed to retain those traits with a relatively large power pack situated beneath the seats.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

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Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. market only in a long-wheelbase version, VW of America having decided the standard European model was just too small.

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2022 GMC Hummer EV: the biggest, baddest, butchest EV to hit the market?

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For North America, the electric Hummer is the first of a promised 20 or so GM EVs based on the company’s new Ultium battery and powertrain technology. Back in the day, the original Hummer H1 was a military vehicle with a light veneer of consumer comfort. Jaw-dropping specs. The 34-month project.

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Q&A with CharIN North America President: It’s all about interoperability

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CharIN recently decided to establish a North American division, in order to more effectively address local infrastructure issues. Oleg Logvinov, co-founder, President and CEO of charging technology startup IoTecha, was chosen as the new President of CharIN North America.

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

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However, that doesn’t mean it’s made cheap. Should you buy the Ride1Up 700 Series? Ride1Up ships within North America. The 700 series has hydraulic instead of mechanical breaks, includes front and rear lights, and the battery is integrated into the frame for a cleaner look. Q: Where does Ride1Up ship?

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

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For some (not all) use cases, the economic advantages of going electric have been clear for a long time, and yet we’ve seen a dozen EV manufacturers go bust while trying to address the commercial market, while fleet operators continue to buy diesel vehicles, which continue to belch out clouds of oily black smoke. Will the lights all dim?

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Junkyard Find: 1988 Mazda 323 Base Hatchback

The Truth About Cars

Mazda began selling the second-generation Familia in North America in 1971, as the 1200 (with piston engine) and R100 (with Wankel engine). This car made it to 195,372 miles during its life, which is pretty good for a throwaway commuter appliance bought on the cheap.

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