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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

Green Car Congress

liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. In what has been the transmission tunnel since the days of the Countach, there is a lithium-ion battery instead, which powers the electric motors. The naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter

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Lucid CEO shares take on next-gen EVs: “The electric car of the future only needs 250 miles”

Teslarati

Lucid Motors made it a point to go above and beyond the industry standard when it released the Air, its first vehicle. It entered the electric luxury sedan market late, but its range alone showed that it was a serious contender. The Lucid Air also continues to earn accolades, including the 2023 World Car Luxury Car of the Year award.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

EV Central

The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. The catch is that Toyota owns the car, so by going down that route you’ll be handing over close to $70k for a car you don’t actually own.

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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

Clean Fleet Report

One of the biggest challenges for consumers considering owning an all-electric vehicle is their fear of what they don’t know. The media can write reviews, and dealers can walk prospective owners through the differences between a car, truck or SUV powered by electricity versus gasoline, but far more that needs to be done.

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Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s

Green Car Congress

Electric Car Company , Inc., a vehicle conversion company specializing in electric conversions and manufacturing for the livery and fleet markets, and Liberty Electric Cars , USA LLC ( earlier post ) intend to form a joint venture for the conversion of large luxury 4x4s to all-electric drive, as well as the manufacture of new EVs.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

Yes, we''re talking about the electric car. However, it is only recently that cost effective electric cars have started getting manufactured. Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Study finance, not motoring journalism, if you want to have nice things.

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