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    “Out of Spec” EV Truck 2,500 mile Race

    2,500 miles from Florida to San Diego. 3-part video coming this weekend. Cybertruck (Cyberbeast Founders Ed.) vs. F-150 Lightning Extended Range Lariat vs. Rivian R1T (Quad Motor) vs. Silverado EV (3WT) I know who won and I won’t spoil it. Should be an entertaining watch 👍
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    2024 Dodge Charger Revealed

    Lots of info in the press release. • Challenger name is gone, for now. • EV and Gasoline models. EV comes first. • 2-door and 4-door models. 2-door comes first. • AWD standard on all models. • V8s are gone. Twin Turbo 3.0 I-6 only gasoline option. • 100.5 kWh Prismatic cell pack • Production...
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    2025 Chevrolet Equinox

    Wider than previous gen. 1.5 Turbo 4. 175 HP. CVT on FWD. 8-speed auto on AWD - plus extra torque. ACTIV, LT and RS trims https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2024/jan/0123-equinox.html
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    Cybertruck 70-MPH Range Test

    I referenced it in another thread, but the Out of Spec range test is now published with numbers. Dual motor with stock All-Terrain tires. Steady 70-MPH. Zero wind, zero traffic, nearly zero elevation (Austin TX), 45F 100% - 0%: 242 miles 100% - unable to hold 70 MPH: 249 miles 100% - totally...
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    Only 10 Models Qualify for Full 2024 EV Tax Credit?

    Starting in 2024, the requirements to receive the full $7,500 EV tax credit start getting more stringent. It’s complicated, but it essentially rewards cars with batteries & materials that are made more in the USA and less in China. The Street claims only 10 models will now qualify for the full...
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    Alpitronic 400kW hypercharger Install

    First Alpitronic 400kW hypercharger charger install in the USA. Circle K in Rock Hill, SC. All-in-one unit, no seperate charger & dispenser system like most DCFC setup (Tesla, etc.) https://www.hypercharger.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HYC400_Product%20data%20sheet_V1-4.pdf Also info in...
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    2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger PHEV

    All-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Unveiled With Class-shattering Unlimited Battery-electric Range Ultimate Ram 1500 Combines an Unprecedented Range With New Levels of Capability and Performance All-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger’s battery electric vehicle technology delivers the industry’s best...
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    BP Buys $100M worth of Tesla Superchargers

    Tesla is now selling their Superchargers unbranded like how ABB, BTC and others sell DC fast chargers to any network that wants to install them - Electrify America, EvGo, etc. If they stay reliable, smart move I’d say 👍👍 “The Tesla ultra-fast chargers, which have an output of 250 kW, will be...
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    Pull Through Chargers w/Canopy! FlyingJ/EvGo/Ultium

    Are charging providers actually figuring out charging setups?! Co-branded EVgo / Flying J / GM Ultium stations going in with all that, and 350kw chargers, lighting, bathrooms, food, etc. Makes sense for FlyingJ, they usually have tons of land to put these on.
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    AOPA Air Safety SVP and Former NFL Player Die in Crash

    Richard McSpadden. Senior VP of the AOPA Air Safety Institute. What a shame. This guy did great aviation safety / crash summary videos for AOPA’s YouTube channel. He was also a former USAF Thunderbirds commander. Other pilot was “Russ Francis, a former NFL tight end who recently purchased the...
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    2024 Acura ZDX

    AcuraNews.com : ZDX anticipated to receive an EPA range rating of 325 zero-emission miles1, in A-Spec single-motor configuration ZDX marks first Acura applications of cutting-edge new technologies including Google built-in, Bang & Olufsen luxury audio and—in the Type S variant—AcuraWatch™ 360+...
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    Rumor: Mid-Engine Mustang to be Revealed Soon

    This is kinda out of nowhere. Ford Authority reports a mid-engine Mustang with be revealed THIS WEEK. Allegedly built by Multimatic and NOT based on the current Mustang’s S650 chassis. https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/ford-to-debut-mid-engine-mustang-this-thursday-exclusive/
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    2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

    You guys are gonna hate this one 😂 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ 450 miles range AWD 4-wheel steering Up to 750 HP Up to 785 lb-Ft torque 200+ kWh battery Bi-Directional Charging 8,000 lbs towing Super Cruise / Ultra Cruise option. 3-row seating The most aerodynamic full size GM SUV Starts at...
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    Major Automakers Start New Charging Network

    30,000 DC fast chargers in North America. First sites open Summer 2024. Will have both CCS and NACS connectors. Open to all vehicle brands. Canopies over chargers. Long overdue, but good to see it’s happening. “Founding members” are BMW, Mercedes, GM, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, Stellantis. More...
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    Impressive USA Car Sales! YTD June 2023

    USA Vehicle Sales Numbers. Year-To-Date 2023. January-June (% change from YTD 2022) GM 1,295,186 (+18.3%) Toyota Group 1,038,520 (-0.7%) Ford Group 1,007,568 (+10%) Hyundai Group 820,180 (+16.7%) Stellantis 802,795 (-1%) Honda Group 631,532 (+24.8%) Nissan/Mitsubishi 525,711 (+21.5%)...
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    2024 BMW i5

    Introduced along with a new ICE 5-Series. Two models: i5 eDrive40. ~ $68k i5 M60 xDrive ~$85k 400v, 84.3 kWh usable, 205 kw peak charging. eDrive40: Est. 295 mile range, 335 HP, RWD, 5.7 sec 0-60MPH M60: Est. 256 mile range, 590 HP, AWD, 3.7 sec 0-60 MPH...
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    Cadillac Escalade IQ (EV) Announced

    Full reveal coming later this year. Should be same Ultium BT1 chassis as Silverado EV, Sierra EV and Hummer EV. Early GM comments suggest 400 mile range target. Biggest battery is likely the ~175kWh pack from the Hummer EV SUV. I could see either the current 830 HP Ultium tri-motor setup or a...
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    2024 Silverado EV W/T - 450 miles EPA range

    Official EPA range estimates now 450 miles for the W/T trim with the big battery. Initial estimates were around 400. Really shows how much aero and tires help range, compared to the Hummer EV (329 miles or 355 miles, depending on the tires). F-150 Lightning is EPA rated at 320 miles with the...
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    “Tesla is expanding Giga Shanghai, adding pouch battery cell production” - Electrek

    Tesla just filed to expand the Shanghai factory and add pouch cell production on-site. • 1.25 million power trains / year to 1.75 million. • Add a small pouch cell pilot line. https://electrek.co/2023/05/16/tesla-expanding-giga-shanghai-pouch-battery-cell-production/...
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    “Cheap” Cars Still Exist: 2024 Buick Envista

    Call me crazy, but for only $25k the new Buick Envista Sport is pretty sharp looking 🤷🏼‍♂️. The base trim is even cheaper ($23,495). Replaces the Encore and is based on the new 2024 Chevy Trax. Barely more than a base Chevy Cruze hatchback 5 years ago ($20,495). 1.2 Turbo / 6-speed auto...
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