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Mercedes EV Explodes Sending 23 To Hospital

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More than 20 people are in hospital after a Mercedes-Benz electric car burst into flames in a South Korean car park. The car exploded and damaged more than 100 cars parked nearby. The fire released a cloud of toxic smoke into the building above, which left 23 people in need of medical attention.

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Driver Taking Kid To Hospital Turned Away From Parking Lot Over Fears EV Could Explode

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The parking situation at hospitals in the UK is one of the biggest complaints British people have. Now, one driver in the country has found a new hospital parking drama to complain about after… Read more. Sure, their doctors visits won’t leave them in financial ruin , but they sure as hell won’t come with free or ample parking.

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Truck Stops Want In On Those Sweet EV Roadtrip Dollars

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For the most part, as long as you have regular access to charging, even just a basic cable plugged into a wall outlet , you can daily an electric vehicle around town without running into many problems. Sure, you can find an old Nissan Leaf with only 50 miles of range left to cover your weekend errands, but even a… Read more.

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Here's How Much EV Range You Actually Need

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Telling people range anxiety isn’t real and can’t hurt you has done little to alleviate the problem. Last week we asked readers to take into account their current life and think: just how much range do they need an EV to have for it to work for their needs? These were their responses. Read more.

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Cybertruck Range Drops To Just 200 Miles With The Tonneau Cover Open At 75 MPH: Report

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Tesla engineers have done a lot of work to get the Tesla Cybertruck as aerodynamically efficient as possible , while keeping the faux-futurist design that excites children. Tesla claims the truck has a coefficient of drag of just 0.34, which is significantly better than a JL-generation Jeep Wrangler’s 0.48, but… Read more.

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GMC Hummer EV Left Abandoned On Off-Road Trail After Suspension Failure

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GM made huge waves with the debut of the GMC Hummer EV. In addition to big power and weight (up to 1,000 horsepower and a curb weight of nearly 9,000 pounds) it was the return of one of the most capable SUVs ever made. If one recently found abandoned off the side off an Arizona desert trail is any indication though,… Read more.

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