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Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Is Here To Crush All Others With 1502 Electric Horses

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

It's not every day that a normal car manufacturer builds something with more than 1500 horsepower. Ford has released a video of their new Mustang Cobra Jet that shows it "flying entire length of the quarter-mile in just 8.27 seconds."

" The short but shouty video makes it quite clear that Ford feels comfortable in the performance EV field. So comfortable that this car finishes the race in shocking fashion."

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For China's Auto Market, Electric Isn't the Future. It's the Present

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

More electric cars will be sold in the country this year than in the rest of the world combined

"Consumers are weighing the merits of electric vehicles against gas-powered cars based on features and price without much consideration of state support. By comparison, the United States is far behind.

It took China more than a decade of subsidies, long-term investments and infrastructure spending to lay the foundation..."

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Volkswagen GEN.TRAVEL Concept Unveiled

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

The Volkswagen Group has developed an iconic, innovation-packed study that constitutes a completely new vehicle category...between sedan and MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle).

"The GEN.TRAVEL drives autonomously and turns the driver into a relaxed passenger who has time for other things: Work. Relaxation. Entertainment.

"The all-electric powered Innovation Experience Vehicle (IEV) is a real prototype that drives autonomously."

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Iguana Flies Above the Waves with First Electric Amphibious Foiling Boat

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

France's Iguana Yachts tapped Norway's Evoy for 300-hp (~220-kW) motor fitted with a T-foil to push the 10-m-long outboard up to 30 knots on the water, with 120-kWh Li-ion battery packs reported good for a per-charge range of up to 50 miles (80+ km) at a cruising speed of 22 knots.

"...the caterpillar tracks are drawn up into the hull for minimal impact on performance, but the landing gear can be deployed in just 8 seconds. Land speed is 4mph

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Classic Land Rovers Get Electrified And They Mean Business

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"These electrified versions pay tribute to the original but now feature a 148 horsepower and 221 lb-ft electric motor. With a 60-kWh battery pack on board and regenerative braking, these Land Rovers have an impressive range of up to 150 miles.

"These hard-working EV machines aren't cheap; you'll have to cough up at least £159,950 ($181,365) for the privilege of owning one."

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Gas Guzzling SUV and Pickup Sales Are Undermining EV Gains

25 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"While some automakers are touting EV sales, the ugly underside of those sales is that they're on the backs of pickups and SUVs.

"While EV sales are gaining, they're still a fraction of all US auto sales, expected to hit six percent by year's end...people just need to stop buying big pickups and SUVs and automakers need to get to work on making them cleaner and more efficient."

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Connecting the Dots Between Climate Devastation and Fossil Fuel Profits

25 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Climate change plus government inaction on mitigation and resilience equals deadly consequences for the poor.

"...the impacts of a warming climate are disproportionately borne by poor communities of color as evidenced in Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Jackson, and elsewhere.

UN Secretary General "Guterres specifically touted the importance of taxing fossil fuel companies to cover the damage they are causing in places like Pakistan."

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Will Your House Need An Electrical Upgrade to Power Energy-Efficient Cars and Appliances?

25 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"As many as 48 million homes may need expensive electrical upgrades to handle the increased power demands of solar panels, heat pumps, and electric car chargers.

"...a growing number of technologies are available to help homeowners sidestep such hurdles, as are a new round of incentives...An alternative is to install an internet-enabled “smart” electrical panel that manages all the circuits in a home.."

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Should You Buy a Used Electric Vehicle? The Perils and Promises of Pre-Owned EVs

25 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Fears of battery failure, limited range and high purchase prices might make you wonder if buying a used EV is a smart decision.

"...if you buy an EV that is being flipped at a premium that doesn't qualify for a tax credit, it could be a trap."

..the anxiety comes from people thinking of an EV battery as being like a cell phone battery...But in actuality, a Tesla Model 3 battery was built to deliver power for over 300,000 miles."

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What Is the Fastest Electric Car in the World in 2022?

25 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"The fastest electric vehicle you can buy right now is the Rimac Nevera...

"Since it started production in 2021, the Rimac Nevera has broken records, accelerating from 0 to 60 in 1.85 seconds and gaining a top speed of 258 mph, allowing Rimac to reclaim the crown of having the fastest electric car in the world."

Runner-Ups include: several Tesla models, Aspark, Lotus, Nio, Lucid and Porsche.

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