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All in electric
In early March 2022, Ford Motor Company announced a significant reorganization to its business units under the umbrella term “Ford+.” Ford “Blue” will be focused on core competencies…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Earlier this week, I had the side repeater cameras replaced on my 2019 Tesla Model 3. While they still technically “worked,” they had an extremely annoying side effect of having blowout glare at night…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Earlier this week, Ram Truck launched its RamRevolution.com online portal to share development so far on its future EV truck, and to garner feedback from the truck enthusiast community…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Subaru’s forthcoming EV endeavor made the news a few times today, first via a partnership announcement with EVgo, and then with a reminder that the company will begin taking reservations on its 2023 Subaru Solterra…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Until the day comes that charging stations are on every street corner, the EV charging experience for those looking for on-the-go charging will be less than ideal. For that, charging apps often offer maps and…
BY PHIL ROYLE
I find one-pedal driving in EVs has its benefits in certain situations, although I must admit that I prefer manipulating the brake pedal myself. Is that so wrong? Regardless of my personal preference…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Two weeks ago, we reported on Thor Industries’ announcement that it would manufacture both a powered Airstream travel trailer as well as a fuel cell range-extended EV motorhome. We subsequently found a report…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
In the ICE world, running from coast to coast “cannonball run” style in the shortest time possible is an underground competition that boggles the mind…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Not long ago, EVs were shrugged off as toys, with even the most ardent of EV proponents unable to justify the general masses purchasing sub-100-mile EVs. With time came the first crop of serious, non-“compliance” EVs…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The recreational vehicle market has traditionally focused on improving the comfort and convenience of its products, with this typically manifesting itself as gradual, iterative improvements over the years…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
While recently evaluating a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, I came across a rather peculiar omission in the vehicle’s charging software controls that has me scratching my head…
BY PHIL ROYLE
While only Rivian and Hummer have actually delivered electric pickup trucks, most looking to buy an EV pickup will likely be choosing between the forthcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and 2024 Chevy Silverado EV…
BY PHIL ROYLE
If you’ve followed The Watt Car for any length of time, you’ll know that I’ve hypothesized and advocated for the concept of electric powered trailers for quite a while. After a successful on-road proof-of-concept test…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
EVs have, for better or for worse, become associated with various liberal, progressive, and environmental activist causes…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
After the unveiling of its concept van for the UK’s Royal Mail in 2017, UK-based commercial EV startup Arrival has been at hard at work behind the scenes to increase its presence globally, including the establishment of…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
While a world leader in electrification for the masses via its gasoline hybrid vehicles, Toyota has been slow to commit to full battery-electric propulsion. In fact, it was less than a year ago that Toyota unveiled…
BY PHIL ROYLE
For the entry-level 58 kWh RWD model with the 168 hp motor, the price of admission is $40,925, including destination. If you want the top of the line, all the bells and whistles AWD dual-motor Limited model…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Polestar has announced a downloadable power boost for the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor for €1,000 that gives drivers an additional 50 kW (67 hp) and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) of torque…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Official EPA range and efficiency numbers on the highly anticipated Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 have been released, and now we have a better idea of how the new E-GMP siblings stack up to other offerings…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Polaris Industries is doing a giant proverbial mic-drop with its new Ranger XP Kinetic UTV. Simply put, it’s the king of the Polaris UTV hill, gas or electric…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
