Tag: Autos
Lotus’ secret weapon is EVs with personality
A lot of EVs aren’t that fun to drive, built as they are to glide around a highway like a swan on a river. Sure, like the swan’s manic paddling, there’s a lot of hardware and software sweating in the background to maintain that serenity. But the feeling can be…
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Rivian reveals the $45,000 R2 electric SUV, and its siblings the R3 and R3X
Rivian officially revealed the R2 electric SUV during a livestream held Thursday afternoon. We knew the followup to the well-regarded R1 was coming, and we even got some leaked specs earlier this week, but now we’ve heard it from the electric horse’s mouth. The company also surprised view R3 and…
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Fisker halts work on new EV models until it finds more money
After years of buildup, Fisker has finally started building its ambitious electric Ocean SUV in Austria. The company pledged to start production by the end of 2022, so it has met that target with around six weeks to spare. If you didn't lock in a pre-order for the EV swiftly,…
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Ford EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada
Ford EVs will gain access to Tesla's Superchargers across the US and Canada starting today, becoming the first non-Tesla vehicles to do so, Ford announced. The companies cemented the fast charging pact last year and numerous other automakers followed suit later on. The expanded network will be a big benefit…
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Volvo pauses deliveries of its EX30 due to software issues
Volvo's EX30 EV was a hit from the get-go thanks in part to the use of technology, along with the relatively low $35,000 price tag. However, its reliance on that tech is apparently catching up to it (much as it has for other recent vehicles), as the automaker has delayed…
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Porsche’s all-electric Macan SUV boasts a 381-mile range and up to 621hp
Porsche just officially revealed the new all-electric Macan SUV, after giving us a little tease last year. Along with the reveal, the company dropped specs, pricing information and an approximate release date. This looks to be a direct rival to vehicles like Jaguar’s I-Pace and the Polestar 4. To that…
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