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Lightning Eyes 10-Minute Charging for its Motorbikes

Cars That Think

In 2011, the company’s LS-218 SuperBike set a landspeed record for production electric motorcycles at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, with a 347.55 That time isn’t much longer than a gasoline fill-up, especially for motorcyclists who don’t mind some stretching and recovery after hours in the saddle. kilometer-per-hour (215.91

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Jeep sidesteps EVs with ICE off-road concepts, points to PHEVs

Baua Electric

At its annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, Stellantis’ Jeep brand has presented four new concept off-roaders. And this year, unlike other recent years, all of them were gasoline-fueled. Then came an updated Magneto concept in 2022, bringing a much more powerful axial-flux motor and a max-regen mode good for one-pedal driving.

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The gasoline-powered GV70 is the best-selling Genesis model, so the addition of an all-electric version of this popular SUV will find a place in many garages as GV70 owners make the transition to electric propulsion. Both GV70s share a platform that was specifically designed for a gasoline engine and electric motors. Wink, wink.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Utilizing both 400 and 800 volt charging, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices, 12-volt outlets, USB power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the cabin technology roster.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

Cars That Think

Starting well-equipped from $68,575, which is in line with prices for loaded, gasoline-powered light-duty pickups, the Rivian is a relative powerhouse of design, innovation and all-around capability. USB ports, 12-volt and 110-volt outlets are sprinkled through the cabin and cargo bed, topped with a power tonneau cover to keep cargo safe.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

The Truth About Cars

The story begins with a company in Utah called Raser Technologies. Lutz was a staunch supporter of GM’s plug-in hybrid of the time, the Cruze-based Volt. Different to the Volt’s operation, all VTRUX models were a series hybrid: There was no mechanical connection between the gas engine and the wheels.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

The smooth body surfaces on the GV60 are unencumbered with chrome, except on the Volt DLO design feature where the rear side window and the hands-free power lift gate meet. The power charge door, located on the left rear fender, looks just like if this car used gasoline. Advanced $60,385. Performance $69,385.