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US official takes zero-Tesla road trip to promote EVs–things get so tricky they ended up ICE-ing a charger

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United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm went on a four-day, 600+ mile journey from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Memphis, Tennessee, with a fleet of all-electric vehicles. At over 600 miles, the distance would likely require a Tesla just one or two stops at a Supercharger station. But it’s not.

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Following the Money in the Air-Taxi Craze

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Even by the standards of big-money tech investment, the vision is giddily audacious. Laurie Garrow, Georgia Tech And somehow, the cost would be no greater, either. The cost of an Uber varies by city and time of day, but it’s usually between $1 and $2 per mile, not including fees. You can’t do that with a pilot in the seat.”

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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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Kia Motors America expands Soul EV availability to four additional states; 10 total

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Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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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 seconds Electronically controlled top speed: 118 mph Curb Weight: 5,093 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds New angles for a big EV Light Long Range 304 miles AER 99.8

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. Like the larger XC40 Recharge, it’s relatively slab-sided and upright, and its 7.0-inch

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The EV Transition Explained

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front trunk (“frunk”), while concealed beneath is the new skateboard frame with its dual electric motors (one for each axle) and a big 98 kWh standard (and 131 kWh extended range) battery pack. The combination permits the Lightning to travel 230 miles (370 km) without recharging and go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 In its place is a.

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