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New Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric van with an increased range

Drive Electric

It also has a new name: the Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech electric. The main news that potential buyers will probably want to hear is that the electric driving range has improved – it’s now 186 miles thanks to a 45kWh battery. The 90kW electric motor produces 245Nm of torque.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

EV Central

The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. The cheaper FWD model has everything you actually need – unless you’re the type to push a giraffe into a pool. SCORE: 3.7/5 SCORE: 3.7/5

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

Drive Electric

The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is a practical, family-friendly crossover with a 282-mile electric range and it’s one of the more affordable longer-range electric cars. The multi award-winning electric vehicle won ‘Car of the year’ back in 2019, as well as Best Electric Car 2020. Summary. ? Length: 4375 mm.

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Classic vs. Modern: Exploring Different Car Styles & their Appeal

Clean Fleet Report

When it comes to cars, it’s not just about getting from point A to point B. Some folks swear by the sleek lines and cutting-edge tech of modern rides, while others are all about the nostalgia and charm of classic cars. Whether you’re a vintage enthusiast or a tech junkie, there’s something for everyone in the wide world of cars.

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27,000km Pole to Pole in a Nissan EV?

EV Central

Like climbing Everest without oxygen, or circumnavigating the globe on a rusty Vespa, how about travelling between the Poles in an electric car? That’s the 27,000km odyssey, in a Nissan Ariya electric SUV , planned by husband-and-wife team Chris and Julie Ramsey. Extreme EV charging Right, let’s talk about charging.

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Customer story: Real-world examples of how our Emergency Mobile Charging Systems have made a difference

Setec Powerr

to drive demand for electric vehicles by providing mobile charging services. Today we look at how the Emergency mobile EV charging system works in practice. For those less familiar with electric vehicles, anxiety about range or fear of battery drain is holding them back from switching from gasoline to electric cars.

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Ford Scales Back Michigan Battery Plant Investments

The Truth About Cars

Ford has said it will restart construction on the electric vehicle battery facility it’s building in Marshall, Michigan, after pausing work when the UAW strike kicked off a couple months ago. But the company has also announced that it would be “re-timing and resizing some investments.”