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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: plus-sized plug-in dual cab on Aussie soil

EV Central

Have you been waiting with bated breath for plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range.

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

Cars That Think

Some automakers keep trying to soothe it with ever-larger and heavier battery packs, so that consumers can go farther between charges. But their ability to charge to 80 percent capacity in as little as 18 minutes shows how EVs might circumvent the problem of battery overkill and still be fully viable as interstate cruisers.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

The Truth About Cars

Yes, you get a plug-in hybrid setup. Now you can run it solely on electric power for up to 21 miles and plug it in to charge. For those with a consistent place to plug in, the answer is yes – you’ll be able to save at the pump if you can maximize the EV-only mileage. That’s about it. That’s a nice little bonus.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

Green Car Congress

It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery. With the ability to offload 9.6

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

For ages, this writer used a gasoline-powered pressure washer, firm in the belief it ran better and more reliably than any cheap electric plug-in unit ever would. battery-powered household tools have come a long way from the Bad Old Days – and are even light years ahead in terms of performance than those on sale just a few years ago.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

EV Match

Managed EV charging can enable dozens of beneficial features to EV chargers such as access control, payment processing, data reports, demand response eligibility, and more. Here we break down the benefits of managed or “smart” charging to drivers, property owners, utilities, and society at large.

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We experience the 2022 Kia EV6 : ADAS | Sensors | Regen | 150 kW Fast Charging

Plug In India

He ended up facing a lot of niggling troubles in charging – and so upgraded to a MG ZS EV. We drove the car at night – and found the lights to be very good. The PluginIndia team got to experience the stunning KIA EV6 electric car, when we met Mr Shashank, owner of the car. He lives in Nashik and is part of the IT industry.

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