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2018 Nissan LEAF Test Drive Review

2018 Nissan LEAF Test Drive Review

We drive the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF. There's a good case to be made that Nissan does know what it’s doing. Driving the new LEAF simply confirms that.
By Sebastian Blanco 12 December 2017
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV First Drive

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV First Drive

Now that it’s finally here, it's high time to see if Americans will be as enthusiastic about this affordable plug-in CUV as our friends across the oceans.
By Sebastian Blanco 04 October 2017
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Karma Shoots 'Magical, Rare, Sublime' Eclipse Video

Karma Shoots 'Magical, Rare, Sublime' Eclipse Video

To capture the total solar eclipse with the Revero front and center, Karma Automotive sent out three video teams with one mission: get the shots.
By Sebastian Blanco 22 August 2017
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General 2017 Smart ED Loses 10 Miles Range Compared To Older Model: 58 Miles

2017 Smart ED Loses 10 Miles Range Compared To Older Model: 58 Miles

If you thought every new electric vehicle would be an improvement over previous versions, Smart would like you to take a look at the 2017 Fortwo ED.
By Sebastian Blanco 15 August 2017
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Official Bollinger B1 Electric Truck Gets 6,000 Hand-Raisers In Two Weeks

Bollinger B1 Electric Truck Gets 6,000 Hand-Raisers In Two Weeks

Whether through the livestream of the debut, social media, or news reports, a LOT of people heard about the B1 in the last few weeks. Many want one.
By Sebastian Blanco 10 August 2017
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Battery Tech Tesla Patents 'Pyrotechnic' Battery Safety Device

Tesla Patents 'Pyrotechnic' Battery Safety Device

Putting a small explosive device in your lithium battery might seem like a dangerous idea, but not when it's part of your safety system.
By Sebastian Blanco 10 August 2017
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Battery Tech How To Debunk Every Anti-EV Argument

How To Debunk Every Anti-EV Argument

Too many people like to throw half-baked thought bombs at the very idea of electric vehicles. Here's your guide to defusing those arguments, one at a time.
By Sebastian Blanco 27 July 2017
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General Ecotuned Ready To Convert Ford Trucks To Electric, Like A 48-kWh F-150

Ecotuned Ready To Convert Ford Trucks To Electric, Like A 48-kWh F-150

It's all a work in progress for now, but you might be able to get Ecotuned to turn your coal-roller to quiet electric drive pretty soon.
By Sebastian Blanco 14 June 2017
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General IVYS Simple Fuel Station Offers Homemade Hydrogen For $250,000 - live video, UPDATE

IVYS Simple Fuel Station Offers Homemade Hydrogen For $250,000 - live video, UPDATE

You can electrolyze your own water into hydrogen at home, if you've got around $300,000 sitting around and don't want to refuel more than 2 cars a day.
By Sebastian Blanco 13 June 2017
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General 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron Gets $600 Price Bump, New Wheels

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron Gets $600 Price Bump, New Wheels

Audi has increased the cost for a new 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron Sportback. For $600 extra, you can get new wheels, though, so that's something.
By Sebastian Blanco 16 May 2017
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Ride In An Autonomous Navya Arma Shuttle For Just 9,500 Euros A Month

Ride In An Autonomous Navya Arma Shuttle For Just 9,500 Euros A Month

There are now 35 of these self-driving boxes in operation around the world, and this new lease deal could increase that by a lot in the near future.
By Sebastian Blanco 05 May 2017
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Charging Your Future EV: These Batteries Stink When Broken

Your Future EV: These Batteries Stink When Broken

A quick spin through new EV patents reveals cool new ideas, like Ford's 'safe' charging stations, Honda's in-motion charging, and, yes, stinky batteries.
By Sebastian Blanco 25 April 2017
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Elon Musk Elon Musk: There's a 'good chance' Tesla Model 3 will be most Made In America car

Elon Musk: There's a 'good chance' Tesla Model 3 will be most Made In America car

When the Tesla Model 3 goes into production, it may be the most Made In America car of the year. According to Elon Musk on Twitter, at least.
By Sebastian Blanco 24 February 2017
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Faraday FF 91 will challenge Tesla Model S P100D at Pikes Peak

Faraday FF 91 will challenge Tesla Model S P100D at Pikes Peak

A Faraday FF 91 is going to race against a Tesla Model S P100D up Pikes Peak this year in an "exhibition match." You can livestream it, too.
By Sebastian Blanco 23 February 2017
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