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2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor first drive: Limited spec upgrades are offset by a revamped aesthetic

October 18, 2022
When I drove the 2022 Long Range Polestar 2 Single Motor earlier this year, my biggest wish was to try out the dual-motor version to see what this all-electric sedan can really do. I recently got the chance to test out the 2023 Polestar 2, complete with two motors and plenty of design upgrades compared to its 2022 predecessor. Here are my thoughts. Let’s start with a very quick refresher…
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Foxconn unveils new electric pickup truck and crossover

October 18, 2022
Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, has unveiled a new electric pickup truck and a new electric crossover that will apparently make it to the US. Better known as Apple’s manufacturing partner, Foxconn has been making a lot of moves in the EV space lately. In 2020, it had developed a platform of open-source hardware and software for EV manufacturing and was working to develop a…
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Tesla launches home charging station that works with other electric cars

October 18, 2022
Tesla has launched a home charging station, or Wall Connector as it calls it, that works with other electric cars and not just Tesla vehicles. Unlike all other electric automakers, Tesla uses its own proprietary connector for vehicles produced for the North American market. This means the company’s charging network and products, like home chargers, only work with its own electric…
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Quick Charge Podcast: October 17, 2022

October 18, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Jeep’s fully electric Avenger Concept is built for off-roaders with ‘best-in-class’ capabilities

October 17, 2022
Jeep is charging ahead with its plans to become the “number-one electrified SUV brand” as it unveils its first pure electric vehicle, the Avenger. The rugged SUV maker says its new EV concept carries the Jeep brand into the future with “best-in-class capabilities” for on- and off-road driving. In September, Stellantis-owned Jeep teased four new fully electric models to be launched in the…
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