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Mercedes-Benz EQS: Has Tesla Lost It's Title

Mercedes-Benz EQS: Has Tesla Lost It’s Title

Oh boy, I didn’t think the EQS would be that good. Wow was I wrong. If you haven’t seen the new electric sedan coming straight out of Mercedes-Benz, I highly recommend taking a moment to look it up. It is quite the electric sedan. It give Tesla, Porsche, and Lucid a run for their money. It has range. 478 miles on a charge Has the most fancy interior I’ve seen from the auto maker, mainly due…

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Autonomous Public Transportation: Not Good Enough Yet and Here Is Why

Autonomous Public Transportation: Not Good Enough Yet and Here Is Why

I’ve been wondering recently if autonomous public transportation is really the way forward. Right now, considering the way our roads are now, I don’t think so and here’s why. I just don’t think the our roads are ready for it. In particular, I’m referring to our lanes and how autonomous vehicles would be implemented. Ideally, we would have the autonomous vehicles on the same roads as our normal…

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The Round Steering Wheel Lives: Tesla Model S/X 2021

I’m sure we remember the yoke steering situation of the new Tesla Model S and Tesla Model Y. To put it lightly, many people had their concerns. Fear not for the round steering wheel seems to live on! At first I thought everyone was going to be stuck with the yoke design, which I know will kill how some people drive. The same day I saw the yoke design, someone on the Tesla Motors reddit page…

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Honda HR-V: The New Sneaky Hybrid

I haven’t had the honor of talking about Honda, but that changes today with the next generation Honda HR-V. And it sure is good looking. This unique looking crossover hybrid comes to us through the efforts of Honda. I’m sure you’re familiar with the brand as it’s known to be affordable, reliable, and cheap to maintain vehicles. I’m sure this next gen hybrid will not stray too far from the…

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Get A Tesla For A Cheaper Price!

Tesla is pulling an affordability play with their Model 3 and Model Y. Take advantage of this deal if you’re in the Market for either! Tesla Model Y The Tesla Model 3 is now $1,000 cheaper while it’s bigger sibling, the Tesla Model Y, is $2,000 cheaper! If anyone was looking to get a standard range model of either the Tesla Model 3 or the the Tesla Model Y, now is the time. I’ve been seeing…

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Tesla Has Class Leading Software, Competitors Have Been Warned

This is probably not a shock to many, but Tesla is leading the charge when it comes to the software of it’s EV fleet of vehicles. And The Wall Street Journal agrees. Many can attest to the fantastic center screen on the Tesla fleet. They’re huge and they serve a number of practical uses. Sure, sure, the screen may have too many uses for some. Since there are no physical buttons besides those…

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Bye Bye Mercedes EQC: Maybe Next Time

Looks like it’s the end of the road for the Mercedes Benz EQC, the all electric SUV from the luxury car brand. This is for us in the United States. Yes sir, it looks like we aren’t the right market for the Mercedes Benz EQC just yet. After reviewing the potential for the car in the United States, Mercedes Benz said nope to us. I wonder why? Brands such as Audi and Jaguar are on board, yet…

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Tesla: A New Way to Pay

If you want a Tesla then I have news for you. There is a new way to pay for a that all electric luxury car! Tesla is now allowing customers to buy their vehicles at the end of their lease, a choice which wasn’t available previously. I’ll be honest, I didn’t even know that they didn’t have lease-to-own option. Nonetheless, I’m happy to hear that people have a way to use a Tesla and determine…

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VW ID.4: The True EV

This is going to be one of the most important EVs and here is why. It get 250 miles of range like most of its more expensive competition, its highest trim is $45,000 USD, and it looks stunning. What more do you need to know? This is it. If Volkswagen handles this vehicle properly, they are standing on pure gold. While it might not have the range of a Tesla, it makes up for it in many ways. The…

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Polestar 2: What happened?

Remember the Polestar 2? I don’t want to speak about it like it’s old news but doesn’t it have that feeling? This Volvo child company created a very endearing EV that was consistently compared to the Model 3. I remember seeing many things such as interior comparisons and speed comparisons, both in drive and reverse. However, Polestar has sort of fell off of the map for me. Range wise, it’s on…

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New Lexus Crossover and EV!?

The professionals of reliability are going to take a new step into the EV world and the crossover game which has swept the United States. Yes. This is going to be perfect. When it comes to Lexus, I expect one thing, reliability. To hear that they are making not only a new crossover, but also an EV respectively, is incredible. I’m a fan of the silent simplicity of the ES 350 and it’s many…

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Audi E-Tron GT: Should Tesla Be Worried?

Let’s be honest, Tesla has nothing to truly sorry about, but, the Audi E-tron is one nice bit of kit. I wouldn’t mind driving one of those lovely E-tron GTs. Just look at it. Art. Tesla might have it’s competition beat when it comes to range, design is another topic. The Model S impressed many when it first released and until recently, it never had a major facelift. Perhaps that’s why I like…

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E-bikes: The New Normal Bike

The rise of E-bikes is now a full blown reality. As a New Yorker, it has become very prominent. Almost too prominent? E-bikes have become one of the most pleasant, and jarring things I’ve seen explode over the last couple of years. It went from being a fairly rare site, to being as common as seeing any other kind of bike. I still have moments where I see an E-bike and forget E-bikes are a…

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Jeep Wrangler EV is Up Next!?

Yes sir, you heard that right. It’s Jeep Wrangler time. It’s not just any Jeep Wrangler, it’s a Jeep Wrangler EV! Ok, it’s only coming this spring as a concept vehicles but I can’t help but feel joy for this one. Why? It’s a Jeep. An environmental-friendly, depending who you ask, Jeep EV. I can already see it now. A line of Jeeps and countless Instagram posts about how the Jeep Wrangler EV…

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Apple's Car: When Will It Come?

Apple’s Car: When Will It Come?

Looks like we gotta wait a little longer for that mystery Apple Car, if it’s still coming. One day I saw that Hyundai and Kia were communicating with apple regarding the creation of an Apple branded vehicle, the next, that is no longer happening. I wonder what made Apple back away? I understand that there is a lot of speculation surrounding the elusive Apple Car, with the most recent being that…

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Free EV Charging: Electrify America’s New Move

You read that right, charge your EV for free. Electrify America has made a major move towards the electric future. There are now 30 free of charge, solar powered charge stations for people to use. I get it, 30 is not alot and solar charging probably isn’t the most ideal charging situation for every kind of EV driver. We have to admit this is a fantastic way to futher help the planet. I’m more…

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Tesla Named Most Satisfying to Drive!?

Oh boy, the EVs have struck again! This time, however, it’s the Tesla Model 3 which has clambered to the top of Consimer Reports list of satisfying vehicles to drive! Tesla Model 3 Performance Yes you heard that right. Consumer Reports has claimed that the Tesla made electric vehicle, the Tesla Model 3, is the most satisfying vehicle to drive. I’ll be honest, I’m pretty surprised by that.…

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