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China creeps westward: Stellantis partner Leapmotor ships its first batch of EVs from China to Europe – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Leapmotor International, a 51/49 joint venture between Stellantis and Chinese automaker Leapmotor , shipped its first batch of Leapmotor vehicles—C10 SUVs and T03 cars—from Shanghai to European ports this month. The Leapmotor T03 is “a small five-door, A-segment urban commuter car” that features 265 km of range (WLTP).

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2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Review – Likeably Behind the Times

The Truth About Cars

No one will ever confuse the Leaf for an even remotely sporty car, but it rides and handles relatively well for a commuter car. As you probably know, the Leaf is one of only two cars still using the CHAdeMO charging standard, along with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Let’s start with the good.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

suite of driver’s aids was standard and included pre-collision assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit assist. You get a commuter car that sips fuel while still having some popular convenience features and the ability to have a mild bit of fun. Toyota’s SafetySense 3.0 Out the door price?

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review - For Those About To Flock, We Salute You

The Truth About Cars

inch portrait-orientation touchscreen - standard on all but the base trim which makes do with a seven-inch screen - is clear and easy to use. I'd be happier without the roof glass and generally prefer navigation via the included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As a car enthusiast, I find myself thinking about my cars a lot.

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

Plug in America

On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final vehicle standards for cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. EPA standards aren’t new. There are EPA vehicle standards in place right now. How this goal is reached is largely up to auto manufacturers, which gives automakers a lot of flexibility.

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2023 Toyota Prius Review – Better, But is That Good Enough?

The Truth About Cars

We’re still a long way from fun-to-drive, but the new Prius is at least as engaging as any other small commuter car on the market. Standard or available features include 17-inch wheels, USB ports, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking assist, heated driver’s seat, 19-inch wheels, 12.3-inch The base LE starts at $27,450.

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EV Charging at Work Helps Employees Get Back to the Office

EV Connect

With years of experience in the EV space, we can help you make an infrastructure investment to bring business back to your commercial spaces now and prepare your properties for a future where EV charging stations will be a standard. The open-concept office may need to take several steps back to the more traditional workplace.