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3 weeks ago | electrifiedmag.com | Ken Brubaker

It’s nearly impossible to turn a corner in Los Angeles and not come face-to-fender with a Tesla. No other electric vehicle manufacturer has been able to hit the sales numbers that Tesla has. However, aside from the funky Cybertruck, Tesla’s core product line has started to feel a bit stale. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political activity has turned off some potential buyers. It could be the right time for another EV disruptor to carve away some sales from Tesla—Polestar could be that brand.

Oct 22, 2024 | electrifiedmag.com | Dave Cruikshank

Legacy EV, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket applications and education programs, has teamed up with Evolved Imports and SQC Tuning to create the ultimate JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) electromod. We talked with Tim Cachelin, Legacy EV’s Marketing Coordinator, and he brought us up to date on the company: “Founded by Rob Ward, Legacy EV is the first electric vehicle company to offer complete EV conversion kits, EV components, training, and technical build-support.

Sep 23, 2024 | electrifiedmag.com | Dave Cruikshank

The Tesla Model Y might be on the verge of becoming the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., potentially dethroning the Ford F-150. New registrations for the Model Y are at an all-time high, which is good news for EV migration, but the market still remains soft. The Model Y’s rise to the top isn’t surprising if you’ve been following the market. Last year, it was the best-selling car globally, though not in North America.

Sep 9, 2024 | electrifiedmag.com | Dave Cruikshank

Hey race fans, let’s dive into the fascinating world of EV race car technology with a new battery management patent from General Motors and a new body composite breakthrough from Bcomp. GM’s new patented “Endurance Mode” is very cool. What does it do, you say? It limits power output, allowing an EV race car to complete more laps at a consistent pace. The system monitors various factors, with a primary focus on battery temperature.

Sep 6, 2024 | electrifiedmag.com | Dave Cruikshank

When one thinks of classic dune buggies, a flat-four VW engine, sand drifts, and bikinis come to mind. For those old enough to remember, dune buggies were everywhere back in the day, from Hot Wheels and model kits to starring roles in TV shows and cartoons. The idea wasn’t much different from a Corvette. Take a fiberglass body, drop it in on a chassis, and off you go.