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Should electric cars go “vroom-vroom”?
Electric cars have been praised for their strong yet elegantly quiet acceleration but Jaguar wants to change that a bit in its new I-PACE coming out late this year. Jaguar says it wants to boost the excitement of driving electric… Read More ›
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GM issues software update for Bolt EV battery problem
Updated May 11, 2018 A new GM software update has been issued for essentially all 2017 and 2018 Bolt EVs — even for those cars that previously were updated as described in this article published in April. See the new… Read More ›
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Tips and tricks for EV road trips
No matter what time of year it is, it is always time to begin planning a weekend getaway or even a longer road trip. Even in winter, there are places to go and things to be seen. If you have… Read More ›
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New details emerge as a few Bolt EV packs continue to fail
A few Chevrolet Bolt EVs are continuing to have battery pack failures that can cause unexpected and relatively sudden loss of power while driving, according to General Motors and individual owner reports on social media sites. Updated May 11, 2018… Read More ›
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What happened to ROEV?
It was going to be awesome. No more fumbling around to find the right RFID card out of several in your purse or wallet. No need to even sign up for more than one charging provider account at all. You… Read More ›
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GM explains 57 vs 60 kWh Bolt EV battery ratings
Conflicting values for the energy capacity of the Chevrolet Bolt EV battery pack coming from LG and GM are actually consistent and are just reporting different ways of measuring energy storage capacity, according to GM spokesman Christopher Bonelli. Recent photos… Read More ›
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Beverly Hills bans PHEVs at city-owned charging stations
Plug-in hybrids like the Chevrolet Volt or Toyota Prius Prime are being prohibited from using the 35 public charging stations owned by the city of Beverly Hills near Los Angeles. The new policy goes into effect Monday on April 2. The… Read More ›
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Do Honda 2-motor hybrids clutch-in the engine during heavy acceleration?
The Claim In an article about the EPA rating of the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid the following statement was made (emphasis added): “During heavy acceleration or high-speed cruising, a clutch locks the engine and motor together to power the front… Read More ›
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J1772 updated to 400A DC at 1000V
The SAE standards group has officially updated the J1772 standard to change DC Level 2 fast charging from its previous limit of 50-500 volts at 200 amps to 0-1,000 volts at 400 amps. The updated specification was published in October, 2017… Read More ›
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$200 Bolt EV service manual arriving soon
Some of us have been eagerly waiting for a new book and its not the latest Stephen King novel or investigative political exposé. It’s an automotive service manual. The kind that your local repair shop might have although many of… Read More ›
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