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Multiple battery breakthroughs! Why CATL’s three new batteries could change electric cars as we know them

EV Central

The cleverness of the new tech is each battery employs a different chemistry, blending a lithium-ion and sodium-ion tech, allowing CATL to leverage the benefits of each battery. In cold conditions, for example, the battery switched to sodium-ion power until the power pack heats up and then switches to lithium-ion power.

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ThinkWare ARC Dash Cam Review

The Truth About Cars

Nor can I hardwire it -- I used a long cable that plugged into the car's 12-volt outlet (what those of us over 40 remember as the cigarette lighter, even if we never smoked). This is because ThinkWare cams use a supercapacitor instead of a lithium-ion battery in order to avoid damage from heat. Both cameras film in 2K @ 30 fps.

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Chery slashes EV pricing: 2025 Chery E5 gets a new name and lops the dollars to battle the BYD Atto 3, Kia EV3 and MG S5

EV Central

Whichever you choose, there’s just one powertrain available with the E5 – a 150kW/340Nm front electric motor that is combined with a 61.1kWh lithium-ion battery that provides for a European WLTP verified range of 430km. READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle! 2025 Chery E5. 2025 Chery E5.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

EV Central

When you think EVs in Australia, youre really thinking two brands, at least at the moment Tesla, which started the movement here and maintains a healthy sales lead. And BYD, the massive global player from China that has Musks mob firmly in its sights. seconds, and which wears a $63,990 sticker price. BYD Sealion 7 boot. wide and 1.6m

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Road Test: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning SuperCrew Pro 4X4

Clean Fleet Report

F-150 Lightning Pro Specifications Standard Range Battery Where work meets play 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 98 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 452 horsepower (hp) 775 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) All while being efficient and emission free. 0-60 mph: 4.5

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Flash Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq

Clean Fleet Report

Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. The Optiq will be part of an ever-expanding Cadillac EV line-up of Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL and Celestiq. 101 as we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County.

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Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited AWD

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Initially available with only a gasoline engine, we drove the most fuel-efficient Tucson, a plug-in hybrid. Hyundai began offering gasoline-electric hybrid models and plug-in hybrids in 2024. To put on hundreds, if not thousands, of miles using minimal gasoline charge to 100% by plugging in whenever possible, at a minimum overnight.

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