2023 Nissan Ariya first drive: e-4ORCE shines in a perfect crossover for drivers new to EVs

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This week, Nissan invited a select group of writers up to Wine Country to test drive the pre-production models of its all-electric 2023 Ariya crossover SUV. This was my first experience in the Ariya and I was excited at the opportunity to try out Nissan’s AWD e-4ORCE technology. It did not disappoint. These upcoming Ariya EVs deserve a look as a viable EV option loaded with standard features you won’t find in many of its competitor’s EVs, but the automaker may still have trouble standing out from the pack.

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Mini Bronco-like electric SUV made by General Motors spotted in China

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The first images of the Baojun Yep (YueYe in Chinese) – a mini electric SUV made by a joint venture between GM, SAIC, and Wuling (SGMW) – have surfaced in China. The two-door compact SUV bears a resemblance to a Ford Bronco, only fun-sized.

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Cadillac goes after Tesla by setting up test drives at Supercharger station

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GM’s Cadillac is going after Tesla’s clientele in a not-so-subtle way by setting up test drives directly at a Tesla Supercharger station.

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Podcast: Tesla Supercharger v4, VW ID2 $25,000 EV, Aptera, and more

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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss new details about Tesla Supercharger v4, VW’s ID2 $25,000 EV, Aptera getting a big grant, and more.

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Baidu (BIDU) robotaxis offering fully-driverless rides continue to take over China

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Apollo Go, tech company Baidu’s robotaxi service, has received a permit to offer fully-driverless rides in Beijing, expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service to three major cities in China. Following the awarded permit, Baidu is now the first company in the entire world to offer fully-driverless rides to the over 21 million residents in China’s capital city.

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ALLPOWERS S1500 portable power station with four AC plugs falls 50% to $499 in New Green Deals

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If you’ve been in the market for a new portable power station, then we have the deal for you. Coming in at 50% below its normal rate, and marking a new all-time low, the packs a lot of features for $499. For starters, it has a 1,092Wh capacity and can output up to 1,500W continuous and 3,000W peak. There’s a 100W USB-C PD port, four grounded AC outlets, and much more available here too. Oh, and it can even be recharged with solar, as well as your car’s DC port, USB-C, or an AC outlet from the wall. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Volkswagen plans to sell battery cells to Ford and reduce EV costs as it eyes mining investment

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VW has big ambitions to bring down EV costs, starting with the battery cells. To do so, the automaker looks to invest in mines as it looks to vertically integrate. Through PowerCo, VW plans to meet half of its own demand while selling to other automakers like Ford.

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Himiway launches 3 new electric bikes including a silly little $499 model

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Electric bicycle brand Himiway just ran a flashy Apple-like product launch to announce three new e-bikes models. The new members of the family include the Himiway Pony electric micro-bike, the Himiway Rambler hybrid/city e-bike and the Himiway Rhino & Rhino Pro dual battery fat tire e-bikes.

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Mazda’s EV transition now in the hands of new CEO and company veteran Moro

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Mazda Motor Corporation’s Board of Directors have announced a myriad of internal personnel changes today, the most prominent being current Representative Director President and CEO Akira Marumoto stepping down into a role as a senior advisor to make way for Masahiro Moro – a veteran of Mazda for 40 years.

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XPeng (XPEV) Q4 EV deliveries slip, but hopes are high with P7i launch, expected ChatGPT tech

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Leading Chinese smart EV manufacturer XPeng (XPEV) released its Q4 and full-year 2022 earnings Friday, showing a drop in EV deliveries by over 46% in the quarter and missing expectations. Despite a bleak Q1 outlook, XPeng remains confident in future growth with new excitement around the P7i launch and smart technology such as embedded ChatGPT technology.

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