Jason Siu

Jason Siu
The best ratchet tie down straps

Recently, we took the Ford F-150 Lightning on a towing and charging test, which got us to research the best tow and recovery straps, as well as the best ratchet tie down straps. If you’re often towing or carrying cargo, you’ll want a set of sturdy and reliable ratchet tie down straps. Whether it’s to […]

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The best tow and recovery straps

We recently took the Ford F-150 Lightning on a towing range and recharge test, which inspired us to share our recommendations for the best tow and recovery straps. While in our particular case we needed tie down straps to keep the Model 3 secure on the trailer, there are a few EVs that are fully […]

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Lectron V-Box 48-amp EV charging station hands-on review

After having great success with Lectron’s Tesla to J1772 adapter to charge my Polestar 2 and Toyota Prius Prime over the last few months, Lectron reached out to me to see if I would be interested in giving its V-Box 48-amp EV charging station a test. Since I have no intentions of ever purchasing another […]

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Ram’s first electric pickup will be called the Ram 1500 REV

Earlier this year at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, Ram debuted the Revolution BEV Concept, giving us a sneak peak at Ram’s electric future. Although it was a concept, there was a lot we loved about it and we do still expect many of its elements to make its way to production. We won’t have […]

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You can rent a Hyundai EV for a month with the new Evolve+ program

Hyundai has announced a new electric vehicle subscription service called Evolve+ at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Designed to attract the “EV-curious” audience, Evolve+ offers month-to-month subscription  (28-day monthly term) for the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5, at least to start. The Kona Electric starts from $699 per month, while the Ioniq 5 is priced […]

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Hyundai bucks industry trends, offers Bluelink+ for free

While some automakers are finding ways to nickel-and-dime vehicle owners with monthly subscription fees, Hyundai doing the opposite with its Bluelink+ service. Announced at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Bluelink+ will launch with the 2023 Ioniq 6 and will find its way to all future Bluelink-equipped Hyundai vehicles starting with the 2024 model year. With […]

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander delivers 362 HP from a hybrid powertrain

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has made its world premiere ahead of its public debut at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. The three-row SUV will be available with three different powertrains, a standard 2.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and two hybrid setups. The more efficient of the two electrified versions will deliver a manufacturer-estimated 34-mpg combined […]

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John Deere has launched its first all-electric home lawn mower

It seems like it’s inevitable that nearly anything with wheels and a gasoline-powered engine will eventually go electric and John Deere is the latest brand to usher in an electric era. Known for its powerful turf equipment, the company has released its first electric residential zero turn mower called the Z370R Electric ZTrak. Featuring a […]

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WiTricity teams up with China’s YuTong to wireless charge autonomous buses

Set to debut in Zhengzhou, China on the Xiaoyu 2.0 autonomous minibus, WiTricity will launch the first-ever commercial application of wireless charging for an autonomous electric e-bus. YuTong Bus, which is the top bus brand in China, has level 4 autonomous buses in its fleet that are capable of seating 10 passengers. Each bus has […]

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New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is heading to the US

Mercedes-Benz’s most efficient eVan yet will launch in the U.S. and Canada in the second half of 2023, the German automaker has announced. Boasting a usable 113-kWh battery pack, Mercedes says the eSprinter is estimated to return up to 248.5 miles based on a simulation using the generous WLTP cycle. Based on the WLTP city […]

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