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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?

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The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2S in prototype form Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will arrive with a proposition unlike any EV yet: A boxy silhouette, rugged off-road chops, a range easily topping 300 miles, and a target price effectively below today’s average new-vehicle price, regardless of the fuel.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

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It can even has sports car performance with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as little as 3 seconds. With up to 400 miles estimated range and 104 cu ft of storage, the electric SUV can haul gear, car seats, and camping equipment or take the entire family on an adventure. The 2024 R1S is listed for as low as $76,650, or $663 per month lease.

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Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes targeting record with Kia Optima Hybrid

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Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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The e-Zone Electric Vehicle (EV) is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) that passes international crash test standards and will be one of the vehicle types CT&T will produce for the US market. Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California. Source: CT&T United.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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Our 150-mile drive was a good test on demanding country roads, with a bit of city and highway driving tossed in. Light 230 miles All-electric range (AER) 76.1 0-60 mph: 7.7 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

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And that list only includes crossovers that offer standard or optional all-wheel drive. Originally rated at 124 miles of range, in 2020 the model received a range boost to 170 miles, and it remains on sale. kilowatts at capable Level 2 charging stations, higher than the previous EV standards of 6.6

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Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 EV for North America

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IONIQ 5 will initially be sold in Hyundai stores in the 10 zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) states plus Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Arizona followed by a broader rollout in 2022. Hyundai is targeting a range of more than 300 miles for both the IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 7. Palisade-class) electric SUV.