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Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
For many consumers, the strangest thing about driving an electric vehicle has nothing to do with how that car or crossover operates. Instead, it’s the “re-fueling” of the vehicle that takes some getting used to.
What is Qi Wireless Charging?
This Qi wireless charger is located in the center console of a Lexus NX compact crossover.
The concept of moving electric energy from a power source to a device without a wired connection is not new. Physicist Nikola Tesla developed the “Tesla Coil” more than a hundred years ago for that purpose. Practical applications, however, have been a long time coming.
How Turbocharging Works
This belt-driven supercharger is designed to force more air into an engine than it would naturally take in.
“There’s no substitute for cubic inches.” This was a catch phrase during the muscle-car years when the quickest of the quick carried large-displacement V8s. At that time, torque was almost directly related to displacement, and—in another catch phrase—“Torque is what wins in the stock classes” (meaning street cars).
Test Drive: 2020 BMW 840i Coupe
2020 BMW 840i Coupe in Aventurin Red Metallic (a $1950 option)
2020 BMW 840i Coupe
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Miles driven: 251
Fuel used: 8.9 gallons
2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD in Sonic Silver
2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD
Class: Subcompact Crossover
Miles driven: 413
Fuel used: 16.2 gallons
2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited in Portofino Gray
2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited
Class: Midsize Car
Miles driven: 460
Fuel used: 14.9 gallons
Test Drive: 2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i
2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i in Mineral White Metallic (a $550 option)
2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover SUV
Miles driven: 265
Fuel used: 13.2 gallons
2020 Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Sport in Havana Red
2020 Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Sport
Class: Premium Compact Car
Miles driven: 499
Fuel used: 28.6 gallons
2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave in Bright White
2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 4X4
Class: Compact Pickup
Miles driven: 172
Fuel used: 10.3 gallons
2020 Nissan Sentra SR Premium in Monarch Orange/Super Black two-tone (a $595 option)
2020 Nissan Sentra SR Premium
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 248.1
Fuel used: 8.9 gallons
