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Geoff Piehl-Staff Writer for Electric Vehicles

Geoff Piehl

Staff Writer for Electric Vehicles

About Geoff Piehl

Geoff is a Staff Writer for MakeUseOf with a deep passion for all things automotive. As much as he loves being in the driver's seat, he is fascinated by the future of self-driving cars. He graduated with an MBA in 2016 and has enjoyed covering the auto industry in his free time since 2019. His byline can also be found on IB Auto Group and Vehicle History.

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Head to Head: Combustion Cadillac Escalade vs. Electric Escalade IQ

The new Escalade IQ may look a lot like the Escalade you're used to, but under the skin, it's a major departure.

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10 Exciting High-Tech Features of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

Cadillac's new electric SUV flagship is brimming with bells and whistles.

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How Far Can an Electric Car Go in One Charge?

Newcomers to the EV scene may be surprised to learn just how much they can drive on a full battery.

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What Is eTorque in a Jeep or RAM Truck?

Mild hybrid technology is present in an increasing number of combustion vehicles, which it makes better, and in Jeeps and RAMs, it's called eTorque.

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Why Mild Hybrid Tech Makes ICE Cars Smoother and Better

With mild hybrid technology, a combustion engine vehicle will be quicker, smoother, and more efficient through minimal extra financial investment.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Has a Huge Battery and Remarkable Range

The first-ever fully electric Escalade luxury SUV can drive up to 450 miles on one charge.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Challenges the Quickest EVs in the World

The quickest-ever Hyundai is the fully electric Ioniq 5 N, which has the performance to match some of the world's best performance EVs.

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How Rivian Is Turning Amazon's Vehicle Fleet Electric

Amazon wants its entire fleet of last-mile delivery vehicles to go electric and it's doing that by replacing ICE vans with EVs from Rivian.

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10 Cool Features of the Faraday Future FF 91

The Faraday Future FF 91 is an unusual luxury electric vehicle that's got performance and features to compete with the very best.

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What It's Like to Ride in a Waymo Driverless Taxi

For a system that's still in the testing phase, Waymo One delivered a smooth and reassuring driverless ride.

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Why Do Some EVs and Hybrids Have a "B" Gear and What Does It Do?

This setting allows electrified vehicles to slow down and recuperate more electricity while braking without needing to apply the friction brakes.

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Mercedes-AMG One Hybrid Hypercar Is Packed With Formula 1-Inspired Technology

If you want to experience similar feelings as Lewis Hamilton during an F1 race, the AMG One allows you to do it in a road-legal car.

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Why Do Fewer EVs and PHEVs Qualify for the Federal Tax Credit?

If you're buying an electric car in the US, you should be aware that not all EVs qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit on the IRS' updated list.

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5 States Where Owning an EV Might Prove Challenging

Some states are seeing an explosion in the number of EVs and supporting infrastructure, while others seem to be lagging behind.

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Italian Plug-In Hybrid Supercars: Lamborghini Revuelto vs. Ferrari SF90 Stradale

The two plug-in hybrid supercars from Italy are blurring the lines between supercars and hypercars with their electrified powertrains.

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How the Rimac Nevera Electric Hypercar Broke 23 Records in One Day

Nothing on the road can keep up with the Rimac Nevera, which just broke the record for how many performance records can be broken in one day.

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8 Plug-In Hybrids With the Least Electric Range

Plug-in hybrids promise to provide more electric range than their non-plug-in counterparts, but not all PHEVs actually deliver in this area.

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Why the Mazda CX-90 Is a Game-Changing Luxury SUV

The CX-90 is Mazda's attempt at creating a rival for luxurious full-size three-row SUVs from established automakers, and it's got a lot going for it.

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What Makes Mazda's e-Skyactiv PHEV Powertrain Special?

e-Skyactiv is not only Mazda's first plug-in hybrid, but it also happens to be one of its most powerful powertrains of any kind ever produced.

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How the Lamborghini Revuelto Embraces the Future While Respecting Its Heritage

The Lamborghini Revuelto is the automaker's first plug-in hybrid supercar, but thankfully it still has the glorious non-turbo V12.

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