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First drive in the Maserati Grecale Folgore SUV: Italian luxury is going all-electric and we love it

March 18, 2024
Italian luxury automaker Maserati is now entering its fourth year of its 100% electric strategy and sits on the precipice of launching its second BEV model – the Grecale Folgore SUV. I got invited to Southern Italy to take the Grecale Folgore to the road (and off the road) to see if the famed automaker’s niche for power and luxury translates to the all-electric age. Table of…
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Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants

March 15, 2024
Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal. Fisker has been going through a rough time lately, with its stock possibly being delisted due to low share prices. It also indicated…
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After shock reveal of R3, Rivian is going big again with next EV

March 15, 2024
Upstart electric vehicle brand Rivian is extending its reach into the commercial vehicle market, entering into a new partnership with JBPCO. Rivian will provide a modified version of its Commercial Van chassis, complete with the company’s 100 kWh LFP battery and that company’s software stack, including the Rivian “dashboard” and Rivian-developed safety features like automatic emergency…
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Hyundai to launch a new rugged off-road IONIQ 5 XRT model in the US

March 14, 2024
After the IONIQ 5 earned Hyundai’s first N-brand treatment, it’s now due for a rugged, off-road XRT upgrade. How will it compare to Rivian’s recently revealed R3X? Hyundai revealed the new IONIQ 5 refresh earlier this month, which includes several design upgrades, a bigger battery (with more range), and an added rear wiper. In Korea, Hyundai added about 7 kWh of battery to the new IONIQ 5…
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Span smart panel expands homebuilder/utility footprint with additional form factors

March 13, 2024
It has been a big few weeks for smart electrical panel-maker Span. The company announced major deals with Pulte Homes and utilities with Landis + Gyr. The startup also expanded its lineup to include small home and apartment-sized panels and even subpanels But firstly, why do we even need $3500 smart electric panels? We last caught up to Span last year when they announced a smart EV charger…
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