AUSTIN, Texas – Numerous media reports and owner social-media posts report the latest Tesla software update will enable one-pedal driving, a capability facilitated by regenerative braking, even when it normally might not work. Regenerative braking can occur in an electric…
Source: MotorAuthority.com For those with traditional internal-combustion engines in their cars, there’s no such thing as one-pedal driving. For those with experience driving a plug-in hybrid or purely battery-electric car, it’s a unique benefit. To explain what exactly one-pedal driving…
PALO ALTO, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, I secured a Kia EV6 subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) during a trip to California, rediscovering how inconspicuously – and enjoyably — this electric vehicle (EV) blended into the Bay Area automotive…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai decided to leave a good thing as is by carrying over unchanged the 2024 Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV) sedan from its multi-award-winning – including World Car of the Year, World Design of the Year and…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The first vehicle I ever reviewed was a Mercedes-Benz; and like that E-Class sedan years ago, the new battery-electric (BEV) EQE 500 4MATIC SUV I recently sampled performed beyond my expectations. Like previous versions of the world’s…
CHATHAM, Mass. – America’s most popular compact sport utility (SUV), otherwise known as a crossover-utility vehicle (CUV), the Honda CR-V received a complete remake for the 2023 model year which makes it an even more formidable entrant in the largest,…
CHATHAM, Mass – Thanks to a generous friend, I was able to explore the Mid and Outer Cape (Cod) in a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) sedan. And it was a very enjoyable experience. Comfortable, quiet and…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The look is entirely unique but the swift, quiet, smooth driving experience says the four-door sedan maneuvering smoothly through the twisting bay-side roads of Wellfleet, Mass. is the latest offering from the growing family of Hyundai electric…
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. – Electric vehicles, like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV and Mazda CX-90 PHEV, are amongst the myriad of new models emerging on a regular basis reaffirming the move towards full electrification of automotive propulsion.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The electrification of Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury/premier Genesis brand has included both ground-up battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) like the GV60 as well as redesigned electrified versions of its successful models, like the 2023 Electrified GV70 Prestige I had…
AUSTIN, Texas – Numerous media reports indicate Tesla is bringing back a two-level regenerative-braking system for its electric vehicles (EV). The reports have been based upon accounts of the two-level system reappearing to certain owners following a software download. Regenerative…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The first time I drove the Genesis Electrified G80 during last autumn’s International Motor Press Association Test Day (#IMPATESTDAY) I was blown away by the four-door sedan’s silky-smooth performance characteristics and luxurious comfort. A week in February…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, one of the best values within the pantheon of electric vehicles offered to the American consumer, is an even better choice than last-year’s model as the list price has dropped by $6,300.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I loved the redesigned 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited, so my continued appreciation of the modern design, quick charging, solid range, comprehensive equipment list and reasonable price for the 2023 carry-over version is no surprise. There was…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Volvo built its reputation in the U.S. market on safety, but with vehicles like the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Extended Range plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) compact sport utility vehicle, the Swedish brand should be known…
Source: Mercedes-AMG announcement ATLANTA — AMG presents the 2024 AMG EQE SUV, the next milestone in its electrification strategy – the first all-electric SUV from the performance and sports car brand. With its spacious interior and performance-oriented drive concept, it…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement ATLANTA – The new Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, the company’s flagship electric sport-utility vehicle which reached U.S. dealerships this week, features a comprehensive array of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as well one-pedal driving with regenerative braking. Intelligent energy…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Several weeks ago, we sampled and liked the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt LT2, saying it was a surprisingly complete, solid-value electric vehicle. Following a week in its new for 2022, 6.3-inch longer Bolt EUV Premier sibling, our opinion…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Appearances can certainly be misleading as the surprising refreshed 2022 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle (EV) offers a lot more vehicle than simply the ability to pass every gas pump. The look is modern, 5-door subcompact with the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Continuing the lineage begun with the pioneering of the sport sedan concept in 1968 with BMW’s introduction of the iconic 2002 coupe, the German automaker has produced the 2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe, its first all-electric…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Charging around Cape Cod takes on a new meaning when the vehicle in question is a redesigned 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV). We spent a week in a Kona Electric Limited which meant the…
CHATHAM, Mass. – “What is it?” “Is it an electric car?” It has been a long time since I have driven a vehicle which received as much attention or created as much of a reaction as the 2022 Kia EV6…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric crossover (CUV) is the Korean manufacturer’s initial “true” one-pedal vehicle thanks to a robust regenerative-braking system. Details about the IONIQ 5’s regenerative-braking system as well as its comprehensive advanced driver-assist…
Source: The following article was posted by Drax Group, a U.K.-based renewable energy company engaged in renewable power generation, the production of sustainable biomass and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses, on the mechanics behind regenerative braking. SELBY, U.K.…
John Goreham, a member of the New England Motor Press Association, recently reported in a post on Torque News about his participation in a General Motors’ event designed to demonstrate some of the unique features and characteristics of the all-electric…