The Lexus UX300e, the Japanese automaker's first full-electric model, is all you’d expect from a proper Lexus. Unfortunately, it does come with some little foibles… Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has long made his stance clear on electric vehicles (EVs). A strong proponent of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, he’s candidly spoken out against the shift toward full electric transportation. In a Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association press conference, he’s gone as far as to ...
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Electrification is the buzzword of the day, but there are hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full-electric options – what’s the difference? Here’s a simple guide to understanding the various electric vehicle options on the market today! It’s taken the world a fair few years to get here, but today’s technological advancements mean that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming feasible alternatives to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Supported by governmental mandates to reduce greenhouse ...
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Our friends at Burnpavement.com review the new MINI Electric, otherwise known as the Cooper SE. If anything, it's proof that the new era of electric cars is here to stay. Walking up to the new MINI Electric, they are not many design cues to distinguish it from a regular MINI 3-door. The front grill is now replaced with a plastic cover to aid in aerodynamics, some new "E" logos and lime ...
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Our friends at Burnpavement.com took the all-electric Porsche Taycan 4S out for a spin. Though much has been said about the higher-end Taycan Turbo and Turbo S, they share why this entry point to an all-electric Porsche is probably the best real world option. If you really want the full warp drive experience, there’s a sequence of setting the car up first: put it in Sport Plus Mode, hold the brake ...
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