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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

The Truth About Cars

Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. But others felt it broke new ground in terms of vehicular sound design and would ensure electric cars could retain some of the magic of combustion vehicles.

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Volkswagen to reveal new electric model on March 15

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We’ll be presenting a car that not only gives a specific preview of a new electric model from the Volkswagen brand but also introduces the new design language for our future models,”” said Schäfer. The company used the hashtag #VWforthepeople to promote the event. Volkswagen is expected to unveil the ID.2

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Zytek Automotive takes class win with electric seven-seat taxi

Green Car Congress

The class-winning Zytek Mercedes Vito taxi pictured with another Challenge competitor that uses a Zytek integrated drivetrain: the production smart fortwo ev. The event timing meant Saturday morning congestion was a challenge for competitors. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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Save 50% on ALLPOWERS’ new 3,168Wh power station, GoTrax folding e-bike $539, e-snow blower, more

Baua Electric

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Down from its $2,799 price tag, it saw discounts during most sales events throughout 2023, with Black Friday being the greatest among them and bringing costs down by $1,000. It fully charges in 5.5

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Navigating the Cost Gap on Tesla and Other EVs for Collision Repairs

Clean Fleet Report

What is less discussed is that rationale behind the challenges of EV repairs. With more EVs on the road today and those vehicles now beginning to show up in aftermarket repair shops, this shift in the automotive landscape signals a new era of challenges and opportunities for the industry.

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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

The Truth About Cars

EV prices haven’t fallen as promised, battery mining turned out to be rather contentious, and the vehicles themselves continue getting heavier — resulting in some record-setting curb weights that are likely serving to undermine roadway health and automotive safety. Worse still, EVs don’t really have as many avenues to trim their belt line.

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Lucid Group gets its first stock coverage from CFRA

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The vehicle sports a luxurious interior with a sleek design and a high price tag. Looking at the EV sector alone, Lucid will go hand in hand with Tesla , which has dominated the industry since releasing the Model S in 2012. ” Lucid is set to deliver its first vehicle later this year with the Air Dream Edition sedan.

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