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2023 Toyota BZ4X Review – Falling Short

The Truth About Cars

Instead, it’s a weird package that has pricing that is considered affordable relative to the average transaction price, but still not "cheap.” Compare the bZ to the brand’s own re-done Prius – the new Prius has flaws but it’s generally packaged much better. Toyota promises a range of up to 252 miles for this configuration.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

Teslarati

Even if South Korea is one of hydrogen cars’ most successful markets, the Nexo owner still had to drive 50 km (40 miles) every week to the nearest hydrogen station to refuel his SUV. “I liked the hydrogen car itself—it’s quiet, and charging takes just 5 minutes, faster than an electric car.

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EV Radar: December 2021

Noodoe

New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. Mercedes tested out their $102,000 EQS on a run of 422 miles. EV Education. in Your Inbox.

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

Creative Greenius

Everyone’s all excited that Ford just turned a profit, but they’re doing it with a fleet of uninspired crappy cars that they practically have to give away. You might as well call most of the cars they’re selling “future clunkers.&# When’s your affordable EV that gets 1oo mile range on a quick charge Ford?

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Hybrid Cars.

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

Green Authority

However, that doesn’t mean it’s made cheap. The little things: Ride1Up has gone the extra mile with the final touches. The battery is rated for 30-50 miles of range, but using too much throttle can eat into your supply. Most of my commutes weren’t longer than 30 miles, so I was okay.

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Velotric Nomad 1 review: Affordable, off-road adventure

Green Authority

You’ll get 55 miles of range per charge, which takes six hours to replenish when depleted. Solid suspension: Most e-bikes on the affordable end of the spectrum tend to cheap out on suspension, but the suspension is very durable here. Find out more in our hands-on review of the Velotric Nomad 1. What’s good?