Tech: Exploring Ford 5th Wheel Hitches A Comprehensive Guide for Towing Efficiency This article may contain affiliate links. Choosing the right and affordable fifth wheel hitch is essential for optimizing towing efficiency. In this extensive guide, we will delve into the world of Ford 5th wheel hitches and explore their features and benefits. Ford, known
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What makes a good cargo bike? Well, a good cargo bike needs to be practical, efficient, and ergonomically optimized. It should be capable of handling different cargo sizes easily, while also minimizing energy expenditure and maximizing distance covered per pedal stroke. Additionally, it should prioritize rider comfort and minimize strain during long rides or when
General Motors and Stellantis paid a combined $363 million in penalties for failing to meet U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements for recent model years, Reuters reported Friday. The record amount includes $235.5 million paid by Stellantis for 2018 and 2019 model-year fuel economy shortfalls and $128.2 million for GM covering model years 2016
A cargo ship struck an offshore wind turbine at the 330-megawatt (MW) Gode Wind 1 wind farm in the German North Sea – now we know why. The ship hit a turbine at Danish wind giant Ørsted’s Gode 1 off the German coast in April because it was on autopilot and kilometers off course, according
By Simon Alvarez Posted on June 3, 2023 The production EV arms race at the Nurburgring just got a lot more exciting. In a recent announcement from American electric vehicle maker Tesla, a Model S Plaid with Track Pack was able to set a new lap record for a production EV at the Nurburgring with
Canadian commercial EV provider Lightning eMotors has contracted with Canadian vehicle distributor Macnab EV Sales to supply 126 Lightning ZEV3 and ZEV4 cargo vans, passenger vans and shuttle buses by the end of the year. Lightning says it is ramping up production of its GM-based ZEV4 platform in school bus, box truck and shuttle bus
You no longer need a Raptor R to get a supercharged V-8 in your Ford F-150. Ford on Friday announced a dealer-installed performance package for the full-size pickup truck that adds forced induction and ups output significantly. Dubbed FP700, the package adds a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger to the 5.0-liter V-8 in 2021-2023 F-150 pickups. This
Tesla’s new inventory vehicles are going down following a high earlier this year as recent discounts, new tax credits, and referrals appear to be working. High-interest rates and inflation have made the auto market have reduced the pool of new car buyers and made the auto market more competitive. To compete, Tesla has slashed prices
Automakers face pressure to develop energy-efficient and powerful EV batteries, electric drivetrains, and charging infrastructure as the global automotive market ramps up EV production to meet net zero emission goals. Emulation technology is emerging as a vital tool that reduces design verification time and cost across this e-mobility ecosystem. Designers fine-tune prototypes for EV cells,
Genesis has released several new features for its GV60 crossover, including facial recognition technology. This means GV60 owners now have the ability to unlock their vehicles with their faces alone, with no need for a key fob or smartphone. Genesis has called its new biometric technology the Face Connect system. Impressively, Face Connect will not just unlock the
Which automaker started offering weekly EV leases for Uber drivers? Which upcoming EV will get a single-screen interface much like that of the Tesla Model 3/Y? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 2, 2023. The electric Volkswagen Bus has been a long
Tesla has reclaimed the production EV lap record on the famous Nürburgring race track with a new Model S Plaid equipped with the Track package. Nürburgring has been a fighting ground for Tesla and Porsche over the last few years. After Porsche brought its brand-new Taycan electric car to the Nürburgring racetrack to break a
Model S Plaid Track Pack unlocks high-speed stability, maximum cornering force and repeatable stopping power—as well as a top speed of 200 mph. It includes aluminum forged wheels, track-ready tires and brake fluid, new carbon-silicon carbide rotors and one-piece forged calipers with high-performance pads. Model S Track Pack – https://shop.tesla.com/product/model-s-plaid-track-package
My full story of owning an electric VW ID.4 after being a Tesla owner since 2012. I’ll tell you all the pros and cons of the VW ID.4, what issues I’ve had, what VW did or didn’t do about it, what feedback I got from the VW ID.4 online community, and why I returned it
Jack heads to Korea to check out the fastest, maddest car ever to sport Kia badges: the ballistic EV6 GT. With performance figures that can sweat a Porsche Taycan GTS, but a price tag almost half the size, are we looking at one of the surprise stars of the year? 00:00 The maddest Kia ever
By Joey Klender Posted on June 2, 2023 Tesla has announced major changes to the tax incentives for the Model 3, which brings pricing down significantly. Tesla said that all three trim levels of the Model 3 now qualify for the full tax credit of $7,500, as previously, the Model 3 Performance was the only
Ford and Tesla recently reached an agreement that will give Ford EV customers access to Tesla’s network of 12,000 North American Superchargers starting in 2024. What’s more, Ford says it will equip future EVs with Tesla’s NACS charging port starting in 2025. The deal is the talk of the EV industry, and most of the
JLR this week revealed its successor to the Range Rover Sport SVR. The newcomer is simply badged as an SV, and it packs a turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 mated to a mild-hybrid system spitting out a combined 626 hp. 2024 Audi Q6 E-Tron spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf One of the vehicles we spied this week
We went to VW’s North American 3-row ID.Buzz reveal this week in Southern California, and while we didn’t see anything about VW’s upcoming California camper van, we did see a cool camper/kitchen conversion that’s already available for the European two-row ID.Buzz, and we’re hoping to see something similar for the 3-row version. Since the 3-row,
Heraeus Electronics and Robert Bosch have inked a patent and know-how license agreement to industrialize a ceramic potting compound technology for power electronics. Heraeus Electronics can use Bosch’s patent portfolio to create its inorganic potting compound, CemPack, for power module encapsulation. The encapsulating material has a thermal conductivity of 5 W/m-K and temperature resistance of
Tesla Model Y owner Ryan Shaw recently reviewed a Ford Mustang Mach-E and shared his thoughts via YouTube on how the two electric crossovers compare. Shaw reviewed the base Mustang Mach-E Select, which has a 72-kilowatt-hour battery pack, 250 miles of EPA-estimated range, and a 0-60 miles per hour acceleration time of 6.3 seconds. The
The Fisker Ocean EV hits a 360-mile range. Ford is leasing its Mach-E by the week for Uber use. And the electric VW Bus bows in American form. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen’s electric Bus has been a long time coming, and it’s at last provided a look at the 2025
If you live in an apartment with a balcony and want a plug-and-play solar and battery storage system, EcoFlow may have just the solution. EcoFlow has launched the PowerStream Balcony Solar System, which it claims is “the first balcony solar system with a portable power station” that can reduce apartment dwellers’ power bills and provide
By Joey Klender Posted on June 1, 2023 Tesla in India is getting serious, yet again, after the government has reportedly discussed a roadmap report from the electric vehicle maker as negotiations for the company’s arrival in the country seem somewhat imminent. Indian government officials have already asked Tesla if it is serious about setting
As EV adoption grows, charging infrastructure must evolve to meet varying consumer demands for charging frequency and speed. As a result, a variety of on-board and off-board charging options either exist today or are in development. In this webinar, we will dive into the details of several different charging topologies while focusing on the various
The 1,914-hp Rimac Nevera has been spotted lapping the Nürburgring, though the driver didn’t appear to be pushing the electric hypercar to its limits, meaning the announcement of an official lap record isn’t likely imminent. It’s possible Rimac was simply gathering data for the autonomous driving system it’s developing to handle popular racetracks around the
Let’s face it, traditional, gas-powered chainsaws can be a bit cumbersome to use sometimes. The primer and choke, pulling the rip cord, it’s never an easy task to get it started. Greenworks has you covered though with its 40V chainsaw, which has a brushless electric motor and cordless design. This is the perfect tool for
Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. The concept for an all-EV reboot of the classic Type 2 Microbus appeared in 2016 and was confirmed for production in August
News: 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Reimagining a Classic Surfers and hippies are frequently associated with a mid-century Volkswagen microbus, seen with surfboards on top or flowers painted on the sides, chugging along in the slow lane. Collectors love the 1960s era bus as they are a romantic remembrance for those who grew up with them. Revisiting
A reworked, all-electric version of the legendary Lancia Delta Integrale will compete in the 2023 World Rallycross Championship (World RX) with none other than nine-time World Rally Championship winner Sebastien Loeb at the wheel. Wearing a Martini-like livery, the zero-emissions all-wheel drive hatchback uses two electric motors – one on each axle – that provide