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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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GM once again noted with the announcement that it plans to expand V2H bidirectional charging technology across all its Ultium-based EVs by model year 2026. It’s good for charging at 19.2 GM Energy app The automaker has a bigger vision for the product. kw AC, while discharge power from the unit is DC and peaks at 9.6

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute. Image credit: SRK Designs In mid-2023 Kia confirmed it was developing a ute – or pick-up truck – to take on the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. There will also be an EV version in 2026.

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New EV electric car calendar

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BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above). GMC Sierra EV ute – it shares plenty with the Chevrolet Silverado underneath, so no surprise the GMC version is set to adopt electrification. Soon, apparently.