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Electrify America on Monday announced an agreement with TravelCenters of America (TA) to install EV fast chargers at the latter’s rest stops. TA and Electrify America hope to install 1,000 individual DC fast-charging stations at 200 locations along major highways over five years, with the first stations coming online in 2023, according to a joint press release. According to the companies, the effort will bring “next-generation fast-chargers at 50-mile intervals across the country.” Electrify America DC fast-chargers – CCS and CHAdeMO TA will purchase the chargers from Electrify America, but Electrify America will install, operate, and maintain them. Customers will…
Electrify America on Monday announced plans to install EV fast-charging stations at TravelCenters of America (TA) locations beginning later this year. An agreement between the two companies calls for approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 sites along major highways to be installed over five years, according to an Electrify America press release. TA will own the chargers, but they’ll be installed, maintained, and operated by Electrify America and considered part of the latter’s network, meaning drivers will be able to locate them and pay for charging via the Electrify America app. As with other Electrify America fast-charging stations, these will…
Ford lowers prices on most of the Mustang Mach-E lineup. Audi reportedly considers an electric off-road SUV. Limiting the size of EV batteries might make a big difference to raw materials concerns. And is Tesla maintaining its mammoth California EV sales lead? This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports. Ford has effectively undone some of the 2023 Mustang Mach-E price hike given last August. With price reductions announced this morning, the lineup of Standard Range Mach-E models now fits within the $55,000 price cutoff to claim the $7,500 EV tax credit—but none of the Extended Range models. As EV sales…
Audi is developing an updated version of its S3 Sportback hot hatch sold outside the U.S., as evidenced by a prototype spotted in the wild. The prototype’s sighting comes just days after a prototype for the updated S3 sedan was spotted. The cars are expected to be revealed alongside an updated version of the regular A3 late this year or early next. We should see them arrive in the U.S. as 2025 models. An updated version of the RS 3 performance flagship should also be coming. The prototype reveals new designs for the internals of the lights at both ends,…
Fast Facts Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD Powertrain 1.6-liter turbocharged four (175hp @ 6,000 rpm, 195lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm) Transmission Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined (EPA Rating) uel Economy, L/100km 9.4 city / 7.9 highway / 8.7 combined. (NRCan Rating Base Price $29,165 US / $33,834 CAN As Tested $30,435 US / $34,084 CAN Prices include $1,175 destination charge in the United States and $1,989 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared. I suppose I can be an…
Ford offered up the rights to the first customer example of its redesigned 2024 Mustang via a charity auction over the weekend, and the final bid came in at $565,000. The sale took place at Barrett-Jackson’s annual auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, and all proceeds are to be donated to JDRF, a charity that supports the fight against diabetes. The auction also saw the sale of the rights to the first 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV. The first of the new seventh-generation Mustangs, the car with a VIN ending in 001, is confirmed to be a Mustang GT. It hasn’t been…
A new era in top-level endurance racing kicked off this past weekend with the 24 Hours of Daytona, the opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship and the first to host the new GTP premier class open to LMDh and LMH hybrid race cars. There were only LMDh race cars on the track, fielded by Acura, BMW, Cadillac, and Porsche, and it was Acura, the only manufacturer fielding a V-6-powered LMDh (the rest had V-8s), that came out on top. The number 60 Acura ARX-06 fielded by Meyer Shank Racing and driven by Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Helio Castroneves,…
Audi has revealed the fourth and final member of its sphere family of concepts previewing ideas for the automaker’s future EV lineup. The latest is called the Activesphere, and it combines elements of coupes, crossovers, and even a pickup truck. The current Ford Edge has been with us since the 2015 model year, but a redesigned model has been spotted testing, though it’s expected to be for China only. The U.S. is expected to receive an EV instead, and it will be built at the current Edge plant in Canada. Mercedes-Benz and McLaren teamed up to build a wild speedster…
Ford’s third attempt at the Kuga is easily the best yet. The latest iteration of its family SUV blends great driving dynamics with useful on-board tech, good safety kit and plenty of practicality. The Kuga doesn’t offer quite as much space as its close rivals, but the overall package remains compelling. With efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid models available and competitive prices across the range, the Kuga offers exceptional value for keen drivers who need a little more room for the family.About the Ford KugaA quick look at the Ford Kuga family tree reveals the first-generation SUV, launched in 2008, was…
The Porsche configurator appears to have just received a facelift, and since it’s a Friday, that means you’re legally obligated to go waste an hour clicking through to build that dream Porsche. Don’t feel guilty, though — you’re just following our lead. This new layout is a big change versus what Porsche used previously. Instead of the column on the right full of drop-down menus with seemingly unlimited options, the whole page scrolls you down through a bunch of different sections with far more (and better) photos to depict what exactly you’re selecting. In case you missed it last year,…