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https://www.kbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Volvo-XC40-Recharge-One-Pedal-Drive.mp4 What is one-pedal driving? One-pedal driving is exactly what it sounds like; it’s when you accelerate and decelerate with the same pedal in an electric vehicle (EV). This is also sometimes known as i-pedal or e-pedal. You push down on the accelerator to speed up, and lift up to slow down at a rate that mimics typical braking force. If you need to stop more quickly, the traditional brake pedal is still available and waits at the ready. It doesn’t take too much practice before you start completing entire drives without ever touching the brake pedal. Using only one-pedal…
With more than 250 km (~155 miles) of battery-only range, genuine off-road capability, and a range extending ICE motor that pushes total range well past 1,000 km (~620 miles), VinFast’s new VF Wild is shaping up to be an interesting entry in the electrified truck race. First shown as an all-electric concept back in 2024, the production version of the new VF Wild pickup is still motivated by an electric motor putting out 160 kW (~215 hp) and 280 Nm (~205 lb-ft.) of torque drawing power from a relatively modest 46.4 kWh LFP battery pack (compared to the monster 205…
General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric are running a deal to give new EV buyers a free charger, get paid to charge, and save the grid all at the same time. What’s not to love? Much has been said about the strain on the grid that could be produced by EVs. If we suddenly put all the energy use that cars represent onto a grid that’s already overloaded, won’t that be an issue? In a naive view perhaps… but in fact, electric cars can help to save the grid by smoothing out peaks and valleys in demand, making it…
Demand for EVs is exploding in Germany, so Volkswagen needs to rethink how it builds cars in its home country. Source link
Following right along with yesterday’s early Prime Day coverage, we have today’s Green Deals led by the freshly launched Jackery Early Access Prime Big Deal Days Sale with up to 65% power station discounts, like the new 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Pro Max Power Station down at $1,799, among others. Right behind that is Lectric’s 4-Day World Car-Free Flash Sale with up to $804 savings on e-bikes and 30% extra battery discounts – with e-bike prices starting from $799. There’s also the 2026 Greenworks 24V 20-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer at a $90 low, the BLACK+DECKER 12A 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower,…
The record-setting order will double the number of electric Class 8 trucks in the U.S. Source link
Mazda has built a special edition Miata for Japan called the Mazda Roadster FSW Ver. 2. Conceived by four local dealerships: Kanto Mazda, Shizuoka Mazda, Tokai Mazda, and Koshin Mazda, it is the only MX-5 ND to be offered in Sunflower Yellow since 2014. Limited to just 6 examples, this Mazda Roadster is rarer than most million-dollar hypercars. The Mazda Roadster FSW Ver. 2 is based on the Roadster S Special Package finished in Jet Black Mica. The cars are repainted by Mazda’s subsidiary that builds concept cars. The Sunflower Yellow exterior is complemented by a sporty aero package that…
Tesla has been named the primary truck supplier for the largest electric Class 8 order in US history: 2,500 battery-electric trucks bought through a new shipper alliance called ZET SCALE. The order on its own would nearly double the number of electric Class 8 trucks on US roads, and the alliance says it’s targeting more than 10,000 over time. ZET SCALE, short for Zero-Emission Truck Shipper-Carrier Alliance Leading Electrification, was launched by Catalyst Mobility (the freight nonprofit formerly known as CALSTART) and the Smart Freight Centre. The pitch is simple: pool the freight demand of big shippers so carriers can…
Last week, Tesla sent me the Model Y L for five days to test, assess, and enjoy for journalistic purposes. It’s always a treat when I get any media vehicle, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tesla and Ford for hands-on reviews of their products. This one was exceptionally exciting for a few reasons: first, because it is the car I own, but bigger, so I was really excited to see if that extra space was worth it; and second, because my Fiancée (we’re down to just 18 days ’til she’s officially my wife!!!) and I plan to…
Nearly 20% of auctioned Teslas come with salvage titles, EpicVIN says. That’s over twice as bad as the industry average. Source link