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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

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Fiat just unveiled a new set of Panda-inspired concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show, including a new city car and a pickup truck. The first of the new concepts is a city car (shown above) that is a bit larger than the Panda and available in both ICE and BEV versions – an idea that has been brewing for a while.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. It’s hard to know exactly how to feel about the above concepts.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. And with the revival of the EV, the V2G concept was reborn. The experiment seemed to prove the feasibility of the technology.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

So it’s a good moment to consider where vehicle-to-grid concepts first emerged and to see in Utrecht how far they’ve come. Their initial idea was that garaged vehicles would have a two-way computer-controlled connection to the electric grid, which could receive power from the vehicle as well as provide power to it.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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Auto journalist Adam Tonge noted that his neighbors had purchased a 4xe purely for its low lease cost and because they liked the color—and had no idea it plugged in. The auto enthusiast magazine went on to note, “Access to a charger and a commitment to plug in at night, juicing the heavy battery for local use the next day, are musts.”.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

Baua Electric

Second, many newcomers to the e-bike industry just aren’t prepared to drop several thousand dollars on a brand-new concept, making this price range critical for many first-time e-bike shoppers. The belt-drive setup, low-weight design, and fast speed of up to 24 mph make this an incredible deal. The XP 3.0

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

Baua Electric

Second, many newcomers to the e-bike industry just aren’t prepared to drop several thousand dollars on a brand-new concept, making this price range critical for many first-time e-bike shoppers. The belt-drive setup, low-weight design, and fast speed of up to 24 mph make this an incredible deal. The XP 3.0

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