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Why The Slate Truck Switched Battery Types Before Going On Sale
With the Slate Truck set to go on sale soon, you might notice that the battery type is different from the one used in the prototype. Here's why.
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Lucid Motors Definitely Isn't Trying To Decide Between Bankruptcy Or A Buyout, Despite The Rumors And Reports
The EV startup has hired restructuring advisors AlixPartners to "improve operations," and apparently nothing else.
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I'm Almost 40, And I'm Lexus CT 200h F Sport Curious
Fast? No. Handsome? Debatable. But if you want Prius-style efficiency with a more luxurious cabin, Lexus' CT might be the perfect midlife crisis.
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Here's How Much (Or Little) You Can Expect EV Batteries To Degrade During Ownership
Battery degradation in EVs is more complicated than we might like it to be, but it's not all bad news when it comes to battery life over the vehicle's lifespan.
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Sure, Slate Trucks Are Cheap, But What If You Just Keep Adding Options And Don't Stop?
The Slate Truck starts as one of America's cheapest EVs, but a few ambitious trips through the configurator can transform that bargain into something else.
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Here's How Much A 2022 Polestar 2 Has Depreciated In 4 Years
With premium build quality and solid warranty coverage, the Polestar 2 offers a compelling argument against going Tesla, but does its depreciation support it?
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What EV Owners Need To Know About Electric Car Maintenance
You might think electric vehicles don't have as many maintenance requirements as gas-powered alternatives, but they actually have some important differences.
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Slate Partners With Crayola On Brightly Colored Truck Wraps, But There's No Burnt Sienna
With so many colors available in Crayola's repertoire, we were hoping for a bit more variety, but these choices certainly add some life to the gray pickup.
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1,580-HP Denza Z Supercar Can Charge In Under 10 Minutes And Is Cheaper Than A Porsche 911 GTS
This four-seat supercar from BYD's luxury brand can hit 62 mph in under two seconds and reach a top speed of 217 mph.
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671-HP Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV Has Three Axial-Flux Motors And Simulated Shifts, Just Like The New GT 4-Door
Sadly we won't be getting the electric CLA45 in the U.S., but its wild powertrain could be brought over in the upcoming GLA.
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Adorable Fiat Topolino Launches In U.S. For $14,985 So You Can Stunt On All Your Suburban Neighbors
With an 8-hp motor and a small battery pack, the Topolino has 46 miles of range and a 19-mph top speed, but that can be increased to a street-legal 25 mph.
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Unbearably Cute Fiat Topolino Sport (Probably) Has The World's Shortest Racing Stripes
This new special edition amps up the Topolino's already cute retro styling, but doesn't add any actual sportiness.
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What Does MPG-E Mean And How Is It Calculated?
While it does measure the efficiency of electric cars, the letter "e" in MPG-e has nothing to do with electricity. Here's what it really means.
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Long Distance Road Trip Rules Are Way Different (And More Serious) In An EV
EVs may be great highway companions, but without some meticulous planning and preparation, taking a longer road trip in one can quickly turn into a nightmare.
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First Month Of EV Ownership: Here's Everything New EV Owners Need To Know
Buying and owning your first EV can be a bit intimidating at first, but if you're properly prepared for the experience, things will go a lot smoother.
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When Does Buying An EV Actually Start Saving You Money Over Gas?
As gas prices soar, then dip, you may be wondering if buying a new EV would save you money in the long run. The answer depends on this formula.
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Rivian's Little Electric Sports Car Prototype Probably Would Have Killed The Company
Before deciding to sell an electric truck, Rivian was working on a hybrid sports car. Then its founder had second thoughts about the project.
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Here's How Much A 2022 Lucid Air Has Depreciated In Four Years
EVs are notorious for their steep depreciation rates, and Lucid is no exception. Here's how the 2022 Air's used value compares to Tesla, Audi, and Mercedes EVs.
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The Slate Truck Could Still Fall Under $20,000 With These Little-Known Credits
The federal government has killed its $7,500 EV tax credit, but several states offer credits or rebates that could drop the Slate's cost below 20 grand.
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2027 Kia Niro Hybrid Refresh Looks Like An Improvement, But Drops EV And PHEV Models
Aside from some styling tweaks and a handful of new tech items, the facelifted Kia Niro stays the course, and that's fine — we'll miss the EV and PHEV, though.
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2027 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante PHEV Gets 800 HP, Comfier Suspension And A Rally Mode
Like its non-hybrid predecessor, the plug-in Urus SE Performante is all about sharper handling, more aggressive styling and even louder exhaust.
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New California Incentive Gives Some First-Time EV Buyers $3,500 Instant Discount
To qualify for the credit a new EV's MSRP can't exceed $50,000 while a used EV can't cost more than $25,000, but that price cap won't apply to Rivian and Lucid.
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You Could Buy A Slate Truck, Or Build Your Own EV Pickup From An Old Toyota
What if, instead of buying a Slate Truck, you started with that 1982 Toyota, then turned it into a comparable EV?
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2027 BMW X5 Hybrid And iX5 EV Reinvent The Crossover That Changed Everything 27 Years Ago
Though it rides on the old CLAR platform, the fifth-generation X5 has styling and technology taken from BMW's Neue Klasse cars, and a wide range of powertrains.
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This Might Be The Cheapest Used Porsche Taycan Ever Listed With A Clean Title
Where there's one pre-owned Taycan available in the $30,000-range, more are sure to follow. In a few more months, we could be swimming in them.
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5 Modern Supercars That Would Get Beaten By A Quad-Motor Rivian R1T Pickup Truck To 60
Easily the world's quickest pickup truck, the quad-motor Rivian R1T produces 1025 hp and outruns a plethora of exotic supercars on its way to 60 mph.
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Here's How Much A 2023 Fisker Ocean Has Depreciated In Three Years
Even if you can find one of the few Fisker Oceans that's still on the road, it might not be a great idea to spend the money on the highly depreciated EV.
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