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    2018 Lexus LS 500h hybrid luxury sedan to debut at Geneva show

    It should not be surprising that Toyota’s Lexus luxury brand is still keen on hybrids. Toyota hybrids have sold more than any other car manufacturers, with luxury cars selling Lexus brand totaling more than 10 million. This trend will continue with the 2018 Lexus LS 500 h, the brand’s flagship sedan hybrid version, next month […]

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    Nissan e-Power series hybrid builds on electric-car expertise

    “The e-Power system allows you to enjoy all the benefits of an EV without having to worry about charging the battery,” the company says. The Japanese marketing campaign for the car, in fact, stresses the driving experience in its slogan: “You’ll love it with your foot on the pedal.” READ THIS: Nissan To Launch Plug-In […]

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    Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV concept breaks cover at LA Auto Show

    It’s the shape that makes the I-Pace stand out. While it’s instantly identifiable as a Jaguar, the proportions don’t attempt to mimic those of a conventional vehicle. Instead, designer director Ian Callum took full advantage of the packaging freedom offered by an underfloor battery pack and a pair of electric motors with small dimensions. The […]

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    First 2017 Chevy Bolt EV electric cars sold today, in California

    And now it’s real. Just 23 months after GM CEO Mary Barra unveiled the Chevrolet Bolt concept at the Detroit Auto Show, the very first production versions of Chevy’s 238-mile electric car to be sold were delivered this morning to eager San Francisco Bay Area buyers. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will be sold first […]

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    Schwarzenegger’s hydrogen Hummer gives way to electric G-Wagen

    Also known as the “G-Wagen,” the G-Class is a traditional body-on-frame SUV, based on a design over 30 years old that was originally developed for the German military. While Mercedes originally intended the G-Class for military use, its more luxurious versions are now extremely popular with wealthy buyers all over the world. With a boxy […]

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    Lucid Air electric car video shows luxury sedan on the road

    That second video shows the somewhat less glamorous behind-the-scenes work that goes into providing the flashy videos and ads that automakers and their marketers put out. The production Lucid Air will come standard with a 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack, using lithium-ion cells from Samsung SDI. Lucid claims this version will have a 300-mile range, and says […]

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    Alta Motors electric motorcycle: racing victories, test ride video

    He missed the podium by one spot, finishing fourth after being eliminated by top qualifier Mitchell Oldenburg (see video below). The Alta Motors factory—just a short ride south of San Francisco in Brisbane, California—has been working steadily to build and ship bikes for their reservation holders.  Both the off-road Redshift MX (Motocross) and Redshift SM […]