The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

The X-Pro Sportage is for “light” off-roading while the hybrid is for urban and suburban commuters, and it’s well-suited to that role. liter turbocharged four-cylinder (177 horsepower, 195 lb-ft of torque) with a permanent synchronous electric motor that makes 59.3 There's also a starter/generator motor that makes 17.3

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

Unsurprisingly it’s Hyundai, launching its Inster city crossover SUV into Aussie hands early in 2025 with a target price – Hyundai Australia says – around $40,000. Hopefully they’ll squeeze it in for less to properly challenge the Chinese cheapies, who this year have been busy price war squabbling.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Originally priced at approximately $300 but now a $595 option, it isn’t the cheapest way to source a few mobile tunes but it does fit snugly in its protective home and is a great party trick to haul out at yer next tailgate. The updated Flare 2 has an additional set of lights atop its crown.

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2023

The update pays particular attention to the cheap and plasticky interior and glitchy software of the original ID.3 drag coefficient (Cd) courtesy of radiator shutters that open only when the electric motor needs cooling. drag coefficient (Cd) courtesy of radiator shutters that open only when the electric motor needs cooling.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

PRICE AND FEATURES How much is this go-fast (or go-faster) MG4 XPower? We reckon the improvements made would add about $5k to that sticker price, and you can option most of them up on your regular MG4 already. Again, that’s supercar-levels of performance, delivered via a relatively cheap, city-friendly EV. Incredible.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2024

The concept is based on axial-flux motor tech developed by Mercedes-owned Yasa. Mercedes acquired Yasa in 2021 to develop axial EV motors for all-electric AMG performance models. The rear and front lights are covered. Performance EVs Horsepower 0 to 60 mph Starting Price Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 1,093 2.10

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2024

The sleek two-door packages two electric motors into a suitably opulent body dripping with Rolls-Royce touches, from the bold gleaming grille adorned with the spirt of ecstasy flying lady to enormous wheels and rear-hinged doors. The Spectre has one heck of a light show The Spectre is a maze of LEDs, all beautifully done.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

With more range, better functionality, actual style thanks to a better design, and competitive price, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 just makes better sense than the Tesla Model 3. The signature Ioniq chiclet LED light signatures front and back are intricate, neat details that catch the eye. In good weather I’ve seen an average over 3.0

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. When Ride1Up rolled out the new CF Racer1 e-bike, it shook up the electric gravel bike market with a reasonably priced direct-to-consumer model that can scratch that lightweight e-bike itch for more hardcore riders.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The front end is distinct with the LED daytime running lights emphasizing the Blazer EV’s width. Both have light shows that can be on while charging. The panel gaps were tight, the doors closed with a solid thunk, and everything I touched, clicked, twisted, or grabbed didn’t wiggle, creak, or feel cheap.

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EV Central

AUGUST 16, 2022

And the sixth model from Polestar – effectively an EV spin-off of Volvo – will not be cheap. Those Polestar 6 LA Concept edition models will cost US$200,000 each, with the final Australia price to be finalised closer to the on-sale date – once the exchange rate has done a few years of dancing around.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

The company has always sought to provide most of what you can get from higher-priced electric bike models, yet at a much more affordable price. The original Prodigy entered the market as a disruptor by offering the same mid-drive motor and several of the same level components seen on much pricier bike shop e-bikes.

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EV Central

JULY 30, 2024

The 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech has now permanently adopted the $10,000 discount that was introduced back in May, which means the small French electric SUV is now priced from $54,990 plus on-roads. The post Cheap as frites: Renault Megane E-Tech adopts cheaper pricing in bid to turnaround Aussie fortunes appeared first on EV Central.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

To be fair, the e-bike’s actual MSRP is $1,299, but the sale price of $999 seems to be pretty common so I’m comfortable calling it a sub-$1k bike, at least most of the time. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t still decent for the price. But it works, which is what cheap e-bike hunters are after. And nothing here is.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The air suspension raises and lowers the Jeep based on drive mode and speed, attempting to help with aerodynamics as well as making sure you have the proper ride height if you do any light off-roading. What does a base price of $113,095 get you? Total as-tested price? Smoothness doesn’t often come cheap, after all.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

liter turbocharged four-cylinder that works in concert with two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack, plus an eight-speed automatic transmission. Speaking of warning, we can’t say we didn’t warn you that this Jeep doesn’t come cheap. The base price for my test unit was $58,595. Unlike the 392, this Jeep uses a 2.0-liter

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. An Ioniq 5 with the same battery and motor travels only 507km due to its blockier 0.29

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Electric Vehicless

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In electric bike conversion kit there are a number of small parts available, but we consider only three major parts ( Motor, Battery, Controller) & costly parts of kit in detail. Motor is the part that rotates the tyre through energy use from the battery pack. Crank Drive motors. Hub Motors. Friction Drive Motors.

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Green Authority

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Now, the new Nomad 1 aims to handle all your off-road adventures by offering high-quality components at a price that undercuts the competition. What you need to know about the Velotric Nomad 1 The Nomad 1 features a 750-watt rear hub motor with a 48V, 691.2Wh battery. Also, the rear tail light works off a separate battery.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

Some observers thought V2G could prevent the kinds of price spikes and rolling blackouts then plaguing the Golden State. Around the same time, however, General Motors and other automakers were in the process of decommissioning their battery EV fleets, the key component of V2G. And with the revival of the EV, the V2G concept was reborn.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The news that General Motors would relaunch the infamous Hummer name—as an all-electric truck no less—broke a few days before the high-dollar, high-visibility 2020 Super Bowl ad that introduced that vehicle to the world. Back in the day, the original Hummer H1 was a military vehicle with a light veneer of consumer comfort.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

The company’s latest e-bike, the Heybike Horizon , has nailed the comfortable step-through fat tire design with a combination of performance and price that we rarely see. The 1,200W peak rated motor is no slouch, offering plenty of power and up to 80Nm of torque for hill climbing. Oh, and it looks pretty darn awesome too!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Green Authority

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The 700 series is Ride1Up’s flagship ride, squeezing a lot of features into a sleek aluminum frame for a relatively low price. However, that doesn’t mean it’s made cheap. And the 750W hub motor has little trouble cruising past that. But is the performance as good as the bike looks? What’s good?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. All models have dual motors for four-wheel drive capability and the F-150 Lightning sells from about US$50K (minus taxes and on-road costs), which is US$10K more than it launched at.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

During the late innings of the ICE-age (as in the Internal Combustion Engine age) it has become clear that feeding gasoline and diesel to the next billion new cars is not going to be easy, or cheap. At that price, California miles are 16 cents each. Hydropower in Seattle will push you around for the same price. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2024

Once powered by polluting combustion engines, these days, most golf carts use quiet and emissions-free electric motors, charging up their batteries for mere pennies and offering plenty of around-the-town range. The cost of electricity for charging an electric golf cart is much lower than the price of gasoline.

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EV Central

JULY 3, 2024

Already brands like MG, GWM and BYD have reset the benchmark when it comes to pricing for entry-level EVs, with the MG4 Excite 51, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin fighting for the title of Australia’s cheapest electric car. There’s also the choice of either a 200kW/343Nm single motor or a dual-motor 315kW/584Nm set-up.

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Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

But the Sport is a wake boat, a more specialized type of boat, and it’s a downright steal compared to that model, starting at the low-low price of $258,000. And, like in electric cars, an electric motor has high torque at zero rpm, which means it has… A LOT OF GET-UP-AND-GO.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

Below are some of the top e-bikes we’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of March 2024. Most of the options in this price category make too many sacrifices in quality or longevity to earn a spot on this list as one of “the best”. This is the only e-bike in this price range that I know of with a 48V electrical system.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 4, 2022

What excites me is the idea of cheap and accessible hardware! The electric motors with the battery support could make a very good tool for academic research. CTO, Clearpath Robotics & OTTO Motors. Musk mentioned a $20K price point, which would be a big deal. BACK TO TOP ↑ ]. Ryan Gariepy. How often does it fall down?

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

Below are some of the top e-bikes we’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of January 2024. Most of the options in this price category make too many sacrifices in quality or longevity to earn a spot on this list as one of “the best”. This is the only e-bike in this price range that I know of with a 48V electrical system.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Build quality’s excellent, and you score LED lights everywhere (boomerang-shaped at rear), leather heated seats, 10.25-inch There’s a 64kWh battery and single 150kW/395Nm motor driving the front wheels. The UK also sells an entry level Soul with 39.2kWh battery, 100kW/395Nm motor and range of 275km.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Fiat has ignored this week’s Geneva motor show and instead gone it alone revealing five all-new radical concepts including a battery-powered ute that it hopes will forge a new path to success in markets such as Australia. All five members of its new small car family set to make their debut over the next four years. The post Pick me up!

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A good compressor worth its weight in, um, air I guess, is going to run at least a couple of hundred bucks unless one falls into your lap cheap from Marketplace or an estate sale somewhere. These el-cheapo compressors can be found even in the most horrid of discount stores, where quality can be iffy but prices temptingly cheap.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 13, 2011

Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) home wall units are priced at between about $1000 and $2500. Surprising to many, including I suspect Tesla Motors itself, they found that about half the charging of Roadsters at home in the U.S. The result will be simple, safe and cheap. Plug-in cars are being delivered at long last.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Looking every inch a baby EV9 , it’s set to be priced around $50,000 to challenge the Tesla Model 3 , BYD Atto 3 , MG4 and ever-expanding electric opposition. No matter the battery, the EV3 uses a 150kW/283Nm electric motor driving the front wheels, with claimed 0-100km/h at a sensible 7.5-seconds.

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