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Dope or nope? A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video]

Baua Electric

HEMI V8 engines over to make some room for custom EVs like the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV in its lineup. For extreme off-roading, Apocalypse added a lift kit to the custom Rivian, which is complimented by dynamic computer-controlled suspension and 38” x 15.5” off-road tires mounted on 20” x 12” SFJ wheels. The post Dope or nope?

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

EV Life

Many crossovers were able to qualify as SUVs, allowing them to qualify for the EV tax credit at a higher price than their electric sedan cousins. While these classification semantics are great news from a pricing perspective, they can make it difficult to determine how a vehicle will perform in a remote off-road situation.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.) And that’s much cheaper than a new $1,300 kit. The Ukraine war is playing havoc with energy pricing and market stability. No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM Cleaner power—and energy sourcing—is a more pressing concern.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi e-Tron S – triple motor version of the regular e-Tron arrives early in 2022 priced from $165,600 (plus on-roads), delivering more performance and slicker dynamics. BYD Atto 2 – the compact EV hatchback known as Dolphin or EA1 overseas is slated for Australia where it could bring in a new price low.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Not really sure where all the money is going, but it seems like the Volt is already over-priced and under performing.

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