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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

Green Car Congress

5 electric SUV coupé and the sporty ID.5 The e-SUV coupé is equipped with the new ID. models, Volkswagen’s first e-SUV coupé is based on the Volkswagen modular electric drive matrix (MEB). 5 GTX: 4582 mm), the e-SUV coupé from Volkswagen will launch in 2022 with three power options. 5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

Blink Charging

Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. seconds, [and three of] 16 vehicles [it has] tested in the past decade that blasted to 60 mph in less than 3.0 With Blink, fleet operators get access to the Blink Fleet Portal.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

Teslarati

The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. ” Brake Testing: “To determine the deceleration rate attained by each test vehicle on twenty 60-0 mph full Anti-lock brake stops. .”

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Rivian R2 Specs Surface Ahead of March 7 Reveal

The Truth About Cars

Though the company’s first two vehicles, the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, are expensive, high-end EVs, Rivian has announced smaller models riding on a new R2 platform. The first, a lower-cost electric SUV, is expected to be revealed on March 7, but we’re getting a sneak peek at the specs and pricing thanks to the internet sleuths on X/Twitter.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

Clean Fleet Report

News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Cadillac.

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

Clean Fleet Report

With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to tour the exhibit, where there were electric cars spanning 107 years. 20 mph (top speed).

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

Green Car Congress

a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ) to support the introduction of all-electric SUVs into Iceland as part of a national electric vehicle (EV) project. AMP expects to deliver its first Electric SUV to NLE in early 2011.

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