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Fast and heavy: Wallke H7 AWD pushes past the limits of electric bikes

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There’s no denying how popular high-power electric bikes have become. And a quick way to get more power without having to go with a ridiculously large motor is to simply double up, putting one motor in each of a bike’s wheels. That’s what Wallke did with the Wallke H7 AWD, and the result is a fast e-bike that is as powerful as it is chunky – which is to say, very. Read more…

Kia EV4 spotted testing in Korea ahead of global launch

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ArenaEV
Kia’s latest and much-anticipated electric sedan, the EV4, has been spotted undergoing testing in Korea, just outside Kia’s headquarters. The company has been steadily expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the EV4 is almost ready for its upcoming global launch. Spy shots of the camouflaged EV4 reveal a sleek and sporty profile. The production version appears to be very close… Read more…

Ford returns to Pikes Peak in 2025, with a twist on Mustang Mach-E

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Green Car Reports
Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an electric vehicle this year, aiming for another impressive EV showing at the legendary race. The automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release that it would send a new one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E to the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, scheduled for late June. It… Read more…

This cool tech will turn existing fiber optics into smart sensors on Minnesota’s grid

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Not-for-profit power cooperative Great River Energy, which serves 1.7 million people across Minnesota and Wisconsin, has partnered with Prisma Photonics to roll out real-time monitoring technology across 90 miles of transmission lines in northern Minnesota. Prisma Photonics will provide its PrismaPower system to track threats like wildfires, ice, wind, and physical damage to the Minnesota grid. Read more…

Here’s our best look at the Kia EV4 so far, including the interior [Video]

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Kia confirmed it will launch the EV4 this year as it fills out “a full lineup of popular EVs.” According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of EV sedan with a distinct style and sports car-like proportions. However, it’s expected to be much cheaper than your average sports car. With its official debut around the corner, we are getting a closer look at what we can expect from the Kia EV4, including the inside. Check it out below. Read more…

Kia EVs will finally get access to North American Tesla Superchargers in a few weeks

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ArenaEV
Kia’s Supercharger access saga has just entered a new chapter today. To recap – Kia EVs in North America were supposed to get access to Tesla Superchargers starting on January 15. That didn’t happen, however, with the brand quietly changing its wording on the matter from that specific date to a much more vague “first quarter”. That ends on March… Read more…

DGeo’s Obexion FR for first responders extinguishes lithium battery fires

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DGeo, the new DG Solutions division at US-based Labelmaster, has released Obexion FR, a mobile-ready system for first responders to extinguish and remediate lithium battery fires safely. The grab-and-go system from DGeo is designed specifically for first responders who need to mitigate lithium battery risks during and after emergencies. Part of DGeo’s line of Obexion… Read more…

Tesla admits HW3 to HW4 upgrade needed – yet another roadblock on the never-ending path to full self-driving

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ArenaEV
We are having a bit of a “Tesla Day” but that’s to be expected since the company has just released its Q4 results, followed by the call with Elon Musk. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving has been a topic of much debate and anticipation, and while the company has made significant progress in autonomous driving technology, the promised end result is not… Read more…