autoevolution

JULY 14, 2024

Well, it happened! Ex-Top Gear and The Grand Tour co-host Jeremy Clarkson, who is also a prolific farmer and brewer, test-drove a battery-powered vehicle and discovered that zero-tailpipe emission propulsion could be unexpectedly fun in the right form factor and with the appropriate software. continue reading. )

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BA Auto Care

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cooling Systems on hybrid-electric cars: what you need to know By Brian England What is a Hybrid In verter Coolant Service? Hybrid drive vehicles must store that electricity in a direct current (DC) battery. Electric Car Battery Cooling Systems. This is much like the cooling system on an engine.

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autoevolution

MAY 16, 2024

Although statistics show electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire than gas-powered cars, some brands seem to get in the news more often because their cars burnt. Electric vehicles have a bad reputation when it comes to vehicle fires despite the fact they are far less likely. continue reading. )

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BA Auto Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What are the fire risks in electric cars? Brian England , Mon, Feb 20, 2023 There are many important things to consider when buying an electric car. Recently, there has been a lot of publicity about the potential of electric vehicles to catch fire. appeared first on BA Auto Care.

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BA Auto Care

JANUARY 18, 2024

What You Need To Know About the Braking Systems on Hybrid or Electric Cars By Brian England Hybrid and Electric cars use regenerative braking systems as well as standard brakes. Standard brakes rely on friction to slow the car down, similar to how the brakes on a bicycle work.

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autoevolution

MAY 28, 2024

The world is transitioning toward electric mobility, with electric vehicles gaining market share from their dirtier cousins powered by a. The world is leaning towards battery-powered vehicles, although Greece doesn't acknowledge that. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JULY 18, 2024

Ford is slowing down on EV production. The move has been prompted by the plunging demand for vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions. The automaker will build large Super Duty trucks in its Canadian plant, where it was originally planning to build EVs. FoMoCo was originally planning to convert the facility into an EV production center.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Audi is relatively new to the electric vehicle arena, despite its sister brand, Volkswagen, experimenting with electric vehicles since the 1970s. The current lineup is limited, but future plans are ambitious despite setbacks with its EV program. The ( continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

It wasn’t too long ago that there were only a few electric vehicles on the market. Ever since Tesla changed the game with the most important car of the 21st century, more and more automakers have… Read more. Considering how much has happened in the meantime, can you believe the Tesla Model S was only introduced twelve years ago?

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autoevolution

APRIL 8, 2024

There is an old adage saying that 'horsepower sells cars, torque wins races.' In other words, you can't have one without the other and expect incredible performance from a car simultaneously. ' No, it wasn't said by a truck driver but by Carroll Shelby himself.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for electric vehicles, with exciting new models from established brands and fresh contenders entering the scene. From rugged voltage monsters to slick city skimmers, the future of electric cars looks to be a varied and captivating one.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 21, 2024

Automakers across America have plowed millions of dollars into their electric vehicle strategies in recent years. Whether it’s new product development, engineering to create lighter, more powerful motors or investment in new factories, they’ve all spent a small fortune. Now, it turns out that cost may not be paying… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 24, 2024

Not only are the AI generated responses demonstrably worse than normal , they’re infringing on intellectual property rights , killing traditional media , and— thanks to a new Jacobin report we now know — soaking up gobs of electricity in the process. Nobody asked for this AI search b t, Google. Artificial… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 20, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But the used market for electric vehicles is cooling off quickly , which means even a… Read more. A lot of buyers are still not jumping on the EV bandwagon for two key reasons: First, our charging infrastructure still kind of stinks , though there are slow steps toward improvement. Second , EVs for the most part, are expensive.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 21, 2023

and major automakers abandoned Russia as all the international sanctions rolled in, it’s been harder for Russians to get access to new cars. As you can imagine, after Putin invaded Ukraine (on my birthday, no less!) Don’t you worry, though, Russia isn’t going to let a little total alienation from the rest of the… Read more.

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autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2024

Unless you've been living under a rock, you are aware that the Charger is back in Dodge's portfolio, and besides continuing the recent tradition of a four-door sedan, it’s also offered as a coupe after a rather long hiatus, which replaces the Challenger. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Ford F-150 remained the most popular used car sold in the US in 2023. million used car sales from the last five years and calculated each model’s market share of used car sales nationally, but also within metropolitan areas and within states. But which was the most popular EV? ISeeCars analyzed over 9.2

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I’m currently piloting the latest salvo fired by the Battery Electric Vehicle camp against the internal combustion engine camp and, from where I’m sitting in the driver’s seat, Volvo has seemingly hit its mark. On a sun-drenched, winding oceanside road outside of Barcelona, a Model S slows down to get a peek at my… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A lackluster third quarter from Tesla has the Chinese automaker BYD eyeing the American automaker’s EV crown as the firm is just over 3,000 units away from becoming the largest EV automaker in the world. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 9, 2024

Honda is getting serious about electric vehicles. The automaker, which has been a bit behind the curve when it comes to EVs , has unveiled a pair of electric concepts as part of their new Honda 0 series called the Saloon and Space-Hub at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Read more.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When Chevrolet announced the prices of its most affordable EV, the Equinox EV was expected to start sales with the 2RS trim, one of the most expensive in the lineup. A couple of months later, Chevrolet reversed the decision and announced that the $34,995 1LT trim will be the first to launch in the coming months.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 4, 2023

There is no longer any doubt that electric vehicles are here to stay. What that means is that sooner or later we will all have to make the switch to electric.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

JANUARY 22, 2018

The era of electric cars has already begun, but that does not mean mechanics are going to lose out on their profession. Some cars are already running on full electric, although that does not mean they will be immune to malfunctions or breakdowns. However, the cars will not be capable of self-repair.

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Motor Verso

JUNE 14, 2024

Is anyone’s dream garage only filled with electric cars? Well, Alpine’s ‘Dream Garage’ is and the first car in it… Read more » The post The New Alpine A290 is the First Proper Electric Hot Hatchback appeared first on Motor Verso.

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autoevolution

JULY 20, 2024

In the previous part of this article, I concluded that plug-in hybrids are not generally more affordable than comparable electric cars. Now, it's time to see if they're really worth the bucks compared to electric cars. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JULY 23, 2024

Just look at how many electric bikes there are compared to electric cars, or the non-existent breed of hydrogen-powered bikes. Alternative means of propulsion for motorcycles are always in the works, but their success and adoption rates are, for one reason or another, much lower than when it comes to four-wheeled vehicles.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

And yet, the auto industry is vastly changing as electric cars are becoming more and more common and require less maintenance than traditional cars. Furthermore, many people are predicting that the car industry will need fewer people in the future, as we rely more on electric cars and assembly lines with machines building them.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Having entered its eighth generation, the BMW 5 Series is all new for 2024, and for the first time, there are fully electric variants of the iconic sports sedan. While those electric i5 models are moving the 5 Series lineup into the future, the gas-powered 530i is quietly the most important model. After all, it’s the… Read more.

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Motor Verso

JULY 23, 2024

Usually, the fastest-charging electric cars could, when plugged into a compatible charger, top up the battery from 10% to 80%… Read more » The post Nyobolt’s All-Electric Sports Car Charges In Under 5 Minutes appeared first on Motor Verso.

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autoevolution

JUNE 28, 2024

Let's say you own an electric car - maybe you do - and are now heading to work to do the day's bidding. However, there's a bit of an issue: you rarely catch a spot at the old electric pump and you're already at 35% capacity as you forgot to recharge the night before. What to do? continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JULY 14, 2024

And it's about an all-electric car! If someone tells you that, make sure to let them know they are wrong. Here's a great example of a two-year lease deal that could serve any American with a primary residence in Colorado very well. Buying a brand-new vehicle can be quite stressful. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JULY 12, 2024

The car industry managed to mess up the real meaning of electric cars. For instance, any vehicle fitted with an ELECTRIFIED powertrain is today called an "electric car," which is simply wrong and misleading; a real EV has no ICE burning fossil fuels or a tailpipe emitting pollutants into the air we breathe.

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autoevolution

JULY 16, 2024

Several battery electric vehicle (BEV) buyers in Europe were surprised when the cars they wanted to purchase got more expensive. They shouldn't, considering that the European Union (EU) now charges "provisional countervailing duties" on electric cars imported from China on top of the 10% standard import tax.

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autoevolution

JULY 12, 2024

I have recently shared how a translation gig exposed to me the poor choice Rimac made by naming its electric hypercar Nevera. In Spanish, it means "fridge" People who think electric cars are appliances will only skip having a field day with that if they have no idea what the Croatian company is. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JULY 8, 2024

When electric cars started becoming mainstream, their fans thought it was amazing that these vehicles would get new features with over-the-air (OTA) updates. Some of these supporters and investors crave the next update as they salivate for a new car.

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Jalopnik

JULY 15, 2024

After a five-year hiatus, Tesla has brought back the long range rear-driven Model 3 electric car , and with the appropriate tax incentives , it’s actually less expensive than the standard Model 3 RWD. Tesla’s nominally least expensive car, the standard rear-wheel drive Model 3, does not qualify for any U.S.

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