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First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

Baua Electric

Now video has emerged showing these cars driving on public roads, next to other cars, offering a better visual size comparison, and a look at the cars in motion in the sunlight. In the R2 unveiling, Rivian did tell us all the dimensions of the R2, so the comparisons there aren’t as important.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

Baua Electric

Ten years after debuting the SUV, Porsche revealed the all-electric Macan Thursday. The electric Macan is Porsche’s second EV, after the Taycan and the first fully electric SUV to wear the iconic badge. With 87,355 Macan models handed over last year, the SUV plays a critical role in Porsche’s lineup.

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Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 in EV line-up to avoid Volkswagen Golf-like fate

Baua Electric

In comparison, the Polestar 2 is powered by Volvo’s CMA platform. Polestar 4 (Source: Polestar) Polestar’s new electric SUV coupe offers features up to 300 miles range and 544 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7 The Polestar 7 is set to be underpinned by parent company Geel’s SEA platform, the same used for the Polestar 4.

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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

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Toyota revealed the Urban electric SUV , saying the concept is a “close-to-production” design for the new EV coming this year. Toyota Urban electric SUV concept (Source: Toyota) It will be offered in two battery options. In comparison, VW sold over 394,000 EVs last year. The base model will start at around $40,400 (£32,000).

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Tesla Model 3, Model X are Google’s Most Searched for EVs globally

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The Tesla Model 3 sedan and the Tesla Model X SUV are Google’s most searched for electric vehicles globally, according to new data from a price comparison website. This could ultimately still drive the SUV to the popularity it evidently holds today. Credit: vlogsdecoches/Instagram.

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