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Velotric launches its first full-suspension fat tire electric bike

Velotric is breaking new ground – and blazing new trails – with the launch of its newest electric bike model, the Nomad 2X. Based on the popular all-terrain Nomad platform, Velotric has ratcheted up the action with a full-suspension version that doesn’t skimp on the features. The Velotric Nomad 2X doesn’t just offer full suspension, the holy grail of e-bike riders hoping for the most…
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BMW is now testing EVs with all-solid-state batteries, the 'holy grail' of EV battery tech

The first BMW EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries are now on the road for testing. BMW used an i7 to test the “holy grail” of EV battery tech, promising longer driving range at a lower cost. BMW tests first EVs with all-solid-state batteries BMW hit a milestone on Monday after completing its first on-road tests using Solid Power’s all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells. Often called the…
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It's official: Volkswagen confirms new electric Golf GTI will be FWD only

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic namesake with a boxy profile and, of course, front-wheel drive. After months of conjecture, VW CEO Thomas Schäfer says an all-electric hot-hatch version of the company’s next-generation Golf is…
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Mazda's $20,000 EZ-6 electric sedan is getting a sporty upgrade

Wait, Mazda sells an EV for less than $20,000? The EZ-6 is sold in China but will launch in Europe and other global markets later this year. With overseas deliveries kicking off, Mazda unveiled a sporty new EZ-6 edition that’s actually pretty sleek. Will it arrive overseas? Meet Mazda’s sporty new EZ-6 electric sedan variant The EZ-6 has been on sale in China since last fall. Mazda’s joint…
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