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Fuel cells, sidelined but not forgotten at electric vehicle show Fuel cells, sidelined but not forgotten at electric vehicle show
As the spotlight has shifted to battery-powered cars, other promising alternative fuels have been left in the dark. That’s especially true for yesterday’s transportation stars, fuel-cell vehicles. But that doesn’t mean progress has stopped....
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Electric car drivers left hanging in charger wars Electric car drivers left hanging in charger wars
With long charge times and charging stations few and far between, government agencies, Google, and others have gone to great lengths to maintain lists of every charging station in America and make it available via smart phones. But EV drivers have another story....
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Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models
There are two kinds of electric cars at this year’s electric vehicle symposium, fondly known as EVS26: Purpose-built electric cars, and those that have been built from standard gasoline cars. The difference could not be more stark. Cars that have been built...
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Best deals on used SUVs for spring Best deals on used SUVs for spring
We’re heading into the busy summer travel season and if a road trip is in your getaway plans, a used SUV may be a good choice to fit the family and gear. As we have been reminded by our recent tests, new SUVs can be pricey. To make shopping easier, we have...
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California to boost mandate for electric cars California to boost mandate for electric cars
Even with their low cost of ownership, some have speculated that the electric car movement is being driven more by regulations than by consumer demand. Specifically, they’re referring to regulations in the state of California that demand major automakers...
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A Fast-Moving Electric Car Future with DC Fast Charging A Fast-Moving Electric Car Future with DC Fast Charging
? A sign of emerging technology and a push to minimizing the environmental impact of automobiles has led to the sizable production of electric or electrified vehicles becoming a reality. Dismissed for a long time, cars using battery-backed propulsion are being...
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Hyundai now includes brake override technology on all new cars Hyundai now includes brake override technology on all new cars
In the wake of the sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) crisis that rocked Toyota’s safety reputation in 2009 and 2010, automakers have sped up implementation of smart-throttle technology, also known as brake override. With this safety feature, should a stuck...
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An Awesome-R Shade of Awesome: Nissan to Sell 545-hp Juke-R in Limited Numbers An Awesome-R Shade of Awesome: Nissan to Sell 545-hp Juke-R in Limited Numbers
So remember the two GT-R–powered Juke crossovers that Nissan Frankensteined into existence and dubbed the Juke-R? Of course you do; no self-respecting car enthusiast forgets a small, frog-faced hatchback that was force-fed the guts of a supercar. (As for us,...
An Awesome-R Shade of Awesome: Nissan to Sell 545-hp Juke-R in Limited Numbers »
Living with the Nissan Leaf in Washington, D.C. Living with the Nissan Leaf in Washington, D.C.
Electric cars pose a distinct challenge for testing, with their limited range and lifestyle factors creating a wrinkle during the break-in miles and subsequent “living with” evaluations. Several Connecticut and New York staffers had tales of range anxiety,...
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2013 Nissan Altima Has Sights On Toyota Camry, Development Referenced Hyundai Sonata 2013 Nissan Altima Has Sights On Toyota Camry, Development Referenced Hyundai Sonata
With public relations representatives heavily involved, it isn’t often manufacturers are very candid about their products and the competitions. There are, of course, some exceptions such as Bob Lutz. He just tells it like it is, and those of us following...
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