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Where are the affordable electric pickup trucks?

Electric pickup trucks are coming, but they may not be coming for all of us. The much ballyhooed return of the Hummer as an electric pickup truck by GMC suggests that the Age of Electrification might just be for the wealthy, to start.   Of all the numbers announced during the …

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport tested, Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge review, 2022 Ford F-150 Electric truck preview: What’s New @ The Car Connection

First drive: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport inspires rallycross dreams The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek small crossover SUV comes with a new Sport trim with a larger 2.5-liter flat-4 engine, new water-repellent upholstery, and a bit more fun.   2021 Mazda CX-30 small SUV adds turbo engine from the Mazda 3 The 2021 …

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GM, Nikola announce tie-up; Nissan Z sports car teased; VW electric crossover interior detailed: What’s New @ The Car Connection

General Motors, Nikola announce partnership that will include electric pickup truck The planned alliance includes a GM-built pickup that Nikola will sell in 2022. Hyundai, Kia recall 591,000 vehicles for possible brake issues that could lead to fire The automaker says faulty anti-lock brake systems could leak and cause an …

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Towing with an Electric Pickup Might Pose Charging Challenges

Electric pickups hauling trailers create a new charging station problem as many locations don’t have pull-through stations. Without the ability to charge without unhitching a trailer, adoption could suffer for those looking to use the towing capabilities of the upcoming EVs. Car and Driver reached out to Bollinger, Nikola, and …

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Electric Vehicles Deserve a New EPA Range Test

Marc UrbanoCar and Driver From the September 2020 issue of Car and Driver. There are a number of factors that make an EV’s EPA range unachievable in real-world driving at the highway speeds where range matters most. For starters, EVs can benefit from the EPA test’s speed fluctuations via regenerative …

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