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JUNE 9, 2025

Refreshed Volvo XC60 Brings Upgraded Features for the 2026 Model Year Read more about Volvo Hybrid hybrid vehicles Google Electric Vehicles About the author News/Media Release Staff Our editorial staff has selected and edited this news release for clarity and brand style because we believe it is relevant to our audience.

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JUNE 26, 2025

Higher elevation means less oxygenated air, meaning the gasoline-powered car would lose horsepower dramatically as it got closer to the traditional summit finish, an affliction not shared by oxygen-ambivalent electric powertrains. electric prototype in 2018. Comment(s) Recommended

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JUNE 23, 2025

The partnership between the two companies was first announced last year , when the German auto conglomerate agreed to invest $5 billion into their much smaller American friend in exchange for its software and electrics knowhow. And it turns out their electrical engineers are in for a bit of a wake up call as well.

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JUNE 26, 2025

That sound you hear is a Chinese cellphone company laughing in the face of Porsches Taycan Turbo GT and Teslas Model S Plaid, not to mention the multi-million dollar Rimac Nevera electric hypercar. If you want to go fast on track, its got to be electric, and for the foreseeable future, its got to be a Xiaomi. Comment(s) Recommended

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JUNE 7, 2025

They were then built up by adding parts, including the body and, in a trucks case, the bed, onto that frame. Nowadays, its the demand for maximum functionality over max comfort that makes body-on-frame construction — with separate cabs and beds — so common among trucks.

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JULY 21, 2025

The looming switch from internal combustion to electric vehicles makes this even more severe. American Trucking Association, aka trucking industry lobbyist, also used a scary (mostly made up) number of missing truck drivers in order to push for younger recruits to take on larger responsibilities for less pay under the guise of "training."

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 12, 2025

4 SUV model included new systems and software and a new rear electric motor. Buzz model that debuted in 2025 will include some reimagined electric details that will also be launched later. The Golf R acts as the standard model, strictly available in Euro Style Package with a new Gray Metallic exterior option. Similarly, the ID.

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JULY 17, 2025

When an F1 car is harvesting energy with its ERS — particularly through the Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K) — it begins pulling kinetic energy from the brakes and converting it to electrical energy to charge the battery. All Rights Reserved Why Do F1 Cars Have A Flashing Red Light At The Back?

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JUNE 10, 2025

Popular Small/Mid-Size Pickup Trucks also posted higher prices month over month in May, increasing 0.9% Tesla Prices Decline, Incentives Increase, and EV Affordability Improves The Kelley Blue Book team’s initial estimate of new electric vehicle ATP in May is $57,734, down from a revised $59,123 in April. of ATP in May from 7.9%

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APRIL 10, 2025

The Ford F-150 Lightning has quickly become a standout in the electric truck market, praised for its performance, familiar styling, and advanced technology. Transmission Noise: Reports of unusual whining or humming noises coming from the electric powertrain, particularly noticeable at lower speeds or during acceleration.

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JUNE 21, 2025

The AD version sports a longer wheelbase and a higher roofline than its mere human-driven sibling, which helps it to fit in the 13 cameras, nine LiDARs, and five radars that will (hopefully) allow the car to drive without crashing into anybody.

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JULY 21, 2025

even the new 2026 Subaru Uncharted electric crossover. All Rights Reserved What Does X-Mode Actually Do On Subaru Cars? Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Brands Subaru What Does X-Mode Actually Do On Subaru Cars?

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JUNE 12, 2025

and also in a fully electric variant that will likely be called i3, not to be confused with the old i3 city car. While details remain scarce for the moment, a prototype of the electric M3 has been sighted in its natural habitat, the Nürburgring. What is the EV M3 going to be?

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JUNE 10, 2025

Among that total were 70 electric vehicles and 681 hybrid electric vehicles. These massive infernos arent a reason to avoid electric vehicles, but an impetus to improve fire safety and firefighting capabilities. For example, Hyundai developed a fire suppression tool last year specifically designed for electric vehicles.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 6, 2025

Underperforming the industry, mid-size sedans increased by 1.2%, trucks rose by 0.3%, and compact cars showed the worst performance, falling by 1.5% Mid-size sedans decreased 1.6%, trucks were down 1.9%, and compact cars declined 2.3%. Mid-size sedans decreased 1.6%, trucks were down 1.9%, and compact cars declined 2.3%.

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JUNE 12, 2025

The company specializes in advanced data analytics. GPT technologies are perceived to offer operational benefits, but widespread adoption will depend on the resolution of these issues. All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Terms of Sale Privacy Policy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Oct.

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JULY 3, 2025

Polestar says the 7 will use a technology base from Volvo, in-house-developed electric motors, cell-to-body construction methods and Geelys most advanced battery density and performance. Geely brands in China have some of the fastest-charging EVs in the world, like Zeekrs 007 that can charge from 10% to 80% in 10.5

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JULY 16, 2025

All Rights Reserved At $5,900, Is This Electric 2019 Toyota Mirai A Total Gas? Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $5,900, Is This Electric 2019 Toyota Mirai A Total Gas? But for around town. where home charging isnt an option.

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JULY 1, 2025

12 cylinders arent as superior as they used to be Bad Shot Media/Shutterstock Unfortunately for fans of base 12 systems, you just dont need more cylinders to make more power or achieve turbine-like smoothness anymore. All Rights Reserved What Are The Pros And Cons Of A W12 Engine? You dont even need cylinders. So there, the W12 isnt perfect.

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JULY 4, 2025

The electrical system is also prone to damage after driving through water. If youve never seen one of those safety videos about not being able to escape from a car underwater because the power windows are flooded, you would know how easily electrical components can be affected. Comment(s) Recommended

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JULY 11, 2025

Besides sounding like a band playing the noon slot at Coachella, solar gasoline is now very much a real thing and surprisingly has very little to do with electricity The company, Synhelion, claims it has cracked the code on creating a carbon-neutral gasoline replacement using concentrated sunlight, water, and CO2.

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JULY 8, 2025

That said, since electric vehicles dont have engines taking up space anywhere, theyre basically perfect for a frunk.

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JULY 2, 2025

The ignition coil coverts the original 12 volts of electricity from the car battery into 40,000 volts, and then transfers that surge of electricity to the spark plug. Just hope you dont have a blown head gasket, because thats an expensive fix on its own. First, take a look at how it all works.

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JUNE 19, 2025

The Toyota Land Cruiser was redesigned last year and is now offered exclusively with hybrid powertrain that uses a turbocharged inline-4 paired with an electric motor, and it hasnt really been around long enough to know if the new powertrain is as reliable as the V8 in older Land Cruisers.

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JUNE 23, 2025

Factory tours are typically arranged on a one-off basis for potential investors, government dignitaries and the media. Now, tens of thousands of people are signing up for just a chance to get a behind-the-scenes peek at automakers like BYD, Nio and Xiaomi.

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JULY 22, 2025

Lucid says its flagship sedan will gain access to Teslas Supercharger network starting later this month.

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JULY 11, 2025

By contrast, the full-size Cayenne SUV and the all-electric Taycan were essentially flat. With the aforementioned electric Boxsters and Caymans coming that number should only go up from here, and next year will also see the launch of the fully electric Cayenne, which will be sold alongside the current gas and hybrid models.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Watch out Formula One , the electric series is coming to eat your lunch. In fact the current cars barely have a rear brake rotor at all, just for emergency purposes, as almost all of the braking is done in the electric motor. So whats new? For Season 13 that has been increased to 700 kW.

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JULY 8, 2025

Whether you choose the truck or the SUV , though, you get the same 10.5-second No one on earth needs a vehicle that quick, and you definitely dont need a truck or SUV that quick. A whole lot of power Rivian Rivian also knows nobody needs an electric truck or crossover with more than 1,000 hp and a six-figure price tag.

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JUNE 26, 2025

Well also look at the ever-increasing range of electric cars, and Chinese carmakers bets on Africa. Torkgaur/Shutterstock The average driver puts less than 40 miles a day on their car , but for some reason youre all convinced that you do nonstop coast-to-coast road trips every day and thus could never own an electric vehicle.

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JULY 8, 2025

Its the best looking somewhat affordable electric vehicle on the road right now. The Bronco Raptor wins, though, because every time I see one on the road, its driver has trouble fitting into their lane. Thats freedom, baby. Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac Cadillac Lyriq. I havent heard of any issues past the initial software recall.

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JUNE 17, 2025

Mounted at the front axle is an electric motor with 186 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 26 hp and 20 lb-ft over the E-Ray , with Chevy saying the ZR1Xs motor has strengthened components but the same size and shape as the E-Rays unit.

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JULY 2, 2025

Im assuming were able to see a lot more big ol V8 motors being crammed under the hoods of cars across the companys fleet, and Im sure a lot of that go-fast know-how will come in handy once SRT gets its hands on the electric Charger Daytona. After all, Kuniskis is the guy who spearheaded putting Hemi V8s back in Ram pickup trucks.

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JUNE 20, 2025

Carter/ Jalopnik Volvo issued a recall for 14,014 of its fully electric and plug-in-hybrid vehicles on Monday because a very limited set of circumstances may cause them to totally lose the ability to slow or stop. Carter June 20, 2025 2:42 pm EST Logan K.

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JULY 15, 2025

Carter July 15, 2025 3:21 pm EST Rivian Rivian builds brilliant electric trucks that offer almost everything the modern car buyer could want, but they still lack one feature that many people consider a dealbreaker: Rivian doesnt offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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JUNE 13, 2025

It has fielded fully electric prototypes and race cars in the past, going all the way back to the first EV class in 1994, but the CR-V will be the first hydrogen vehicle from any company to race up the mountain. Bring on a PHEV putting out a mere 174 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque from a single electric motor. Maybe well be surprised.

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JUNE 30, 2025

Formal notifications havent been mailed out to owners yet, but if you have one of these electric Bimmers, you should be receiving one sometime in August. over an issue that can cause the motors to shut down while youre on the move. over an issue that can cause the motors to shut down while youre on the move. Technically, none.

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