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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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This is Nissan’s take on an electrified, but not full EV, future. This is our Nissan X-Trail e-Power review. And that means it’s not cheap. You can get into a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for $40,550, but Nissan does say it will look to expand the tech across cheaper trim levels in the future. appeared first on EV Central.

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Report finds US automakers remain profitable under future CAFE standards even with fuel price fluctuation

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When gas is very cheap, people tend to buy bigger, more profitable trucks. In all of our fuel price scenarios (from Very Low to High), the auto industry would be profitable if current standards stay in place. But even if gas prices tank, falling 25% below US Energy Information Administration projections to an unlikely $1.80 With gas at $1.80

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Positively, it’s Hyundai’s first car offering Over-The-Air updates to add improvements and features in future. They’re a big improvement on the Ioniq 5’s slightly cheap looking and feeling doors. The post Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review appeared first on EV Central. AC charging : 10.5kW, Type 2 plug.

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Fisker’s talks with “large automaker” fall through, announcement pending

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If Nissan were looking for a relatively cheap company to acquire or invest in, in order to electrify its Frontier segment, this could be a way to jump-start that vehicle program. But these recent troubles put Fisker’s chances to pull through and bring those future vehicles to market significantly lower.

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Two Companies Working Towards Full-Scale Liberty Lifter X-Plane

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But excitingly, two major aerospace companies have now signed on with their own designs for Liberty Lifter , meaning that a new full-scale X-Plane may actually happen in the near future. The name “Liberty Lifter” invokes the idea of Liberty ships, reflecting DARPA’s goal of an aircraft that’s relatively easy and cheap to put together.

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Confirmed! Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system

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READ MORE: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV long-term review: Laziness destroys our fuel savings, but plug-in potential is clear READ MORE: Nissan and Mitsubishi micro EVs are the cheap electric cars we need ‘ READ MORE: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid EV review 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. “In

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

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As the world accelerates towards a greener future, the demand for electric vehicles is skyrocketing. Also review your utility’s rate structure—most have different rates based on time of day and usage, and even different rates for car chargers. This surge in EV adoption necessitates a robust and efficient charging infrastructure.