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Will in-wheel motor tech go big in electric pickups?

Baua Electric

passenger vehicle or personal-use truck. Based on some pictures recently published, Ford appears to be testing a pickup truck with in-wheel electric motors, possibly for an electric version of its Super Duty heavy-duty pickups. Several aftermarket conversions have shown off the packaging strengths that they allow as well.

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Kia believes it has an edge with electric vans as it preps for its first PBV launch

Baua Electric

Kia is launching its first dedicated electric van next year to compete with Ford, Mercedes, and Stellantis. Kia’s PV5 is a medium-sized EV van designed for delivery, ride-sharing, or personal use. With a dedicated EV platform, Kia can offer a lower loading bed, more tech, connectivity, and other premium features.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: I drove this at the same event where I drove the Type S, and since I am a sucker for muscular pony cars, I was enamored right away. Conversely, the relatively firm ride offered by Mazda may turn off some drivers who just wanted a strict luxury vehicle.

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Welcome to the Year of the EV—Whatever It Will Be

Clean Fleet Report

Is CES 2022 an Omen that COVID Still Rules or Will EV Tech Triumph & Define the Year. Some in-person activities will take place, but organizers told media if they have 50 percent of normal attendance they would consider it a success. So far the signs are good.

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Driving Dystopia: Judge Dismisses Automotive Privacy Lawsuit

The Truth About Cars

The plaintiffs represent a series of class actions suits asserting that vehicles sold by Ford, Honda, General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen have “recorded and intercepted [owners’] private text messages and call logs.” Cars have microphones and people have all kinds of sensitive conversations in them.

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The Frunk Puppy movement has been uniting the global EV community for 4 years.

Teslarati

It’s a great way to start a conversation about EVs and it’s an infectious hashtag to really point out EVs, clean energy, and no emissions. But the Ford Lightning has really taken over. Two weeks ago, we had two of the top four with Ford Lightning. I didn’t want it to be a Tesla-only thing. It’s perfect.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

Spy the back end at the wrong angle and it could be the lovechild of a Porsche 993 and Ford AU Falcon. As soon as you hop in the Ioniq 6 you’re hit with the feeling of luxury, advanced tech and space. A personal favourite is how the Ioniq 6 exudes Knight Rider vibes. It’s striking in the metal. Distinctive.

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