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Yippeekyaa

Prius breaks cannonball record.

A few weeks ago after attending the 50th anniversary cannonball run reunion in NY i set out to break the solo nonstop cannonball record. This was my second attempt. The previous record was 36:03. The new record is 33:45. The story of my run was made public this morning. Enjoy.

Yippeekyaa Oct 20, 2022 Read More Replies: 5
Georgina Rudkus

BEV's become "ticking time bombs" after Hurricane Ian in Florida

Electric-vehicle fires have burned down homes after Hurricane Ian saltwater damage. Florida officials want answers

Electric-vehicle fires have burned down homes after Hurricane Ian saltwater damage. Florida officials want answers
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Steve Mollman
Sat, October 15, 2022 at 6:48 PM·2 min read

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It sounds counterintuitive, but electric vehicles that have been submerged in saltwater can catch fire. That’s proven...

Georgina Rudkus Oct 20, 2022 Read More Replies: 58
Tideland Prius

2023 Kia Niro EV pricing starts around $40,000, seems fair

In our 2023 Kia Niro first drive review, we had pricing for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, but the 2023 Niro EV was still labeled TBD. Well, now we know, and it's basically what you'd expect given the last generation, the competition and Kia's other electrified options.

There are two trim levels: Wind and Wave. Pricing starts at $40,745, including the $1,295 destination charge, and comes very well-equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, a tire mobility kit (no spare), automatic LED headlights, heated mirrors, automatic wipers, privacy glass, a power liftgate, an eight-way power driver seat, an upholstery consisting of cloth and simulated leather (made out of recycled eucalyptus), heated front seats,...
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