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About Alex Ramos

Alex is a Computer Science graduate with an intense passion for anything automotive. He's been writing about cars for the better part of 10 years, and is currently a writer for the Electric Vehicles section at MUO. Whether it's keeping up to date with the latest car news, or test-driving a new EV, Alex is always working relentlessly to stay on top of the latest trends in the auto industry.

Latest Articles

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What Is the EV Federal Tax Credit and How Does It Work?

The EV federal tax credit doesn't just get knocked off the price of your new EV, unfortunately. It's a little more complicated.

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE SUV front grille with horizontal elements
7 Things You Should Know About the 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV

In a sea of talented high-performance premium electric SUVs, the high-riding AMG EQE has many unique features to help it stand out.

Hyundai Bluelink app being shown on mobile phone, with Ioniq 6 car in the back
What Is Hyundai Bluelink, and What Does It Do?

Bluelink allows you to control many functions of your Hyundai vehicle via your phone.

F-150 Lightning vs Chevrolet Silverado EV both in red
Chevrolet Silverado EV vs. Ford F-150 Lightning: Which One Should You Buy?

Ford was the first of America's Big Three automakers to launch an electric pickup, but Chevrolet has also announced its Lightning rival.

A Hummer EV in extract mode moving through rocks
The 10 EVs With the Best Frunks

In ditching a big and bulky combustion engine under the hood, EVs gained a front trunk, but not all frunks are created equal.

Toyota BZ4X driving down a city road
8 Things That Make the 2023 Toyota BZ4X a Worthy Tesla Rival

The bZ4X is one of Toyota's first ever dedicated EVs and there's a lot to like about it.

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The 8 Most Luxurious Electric Vehicles

With its almost silent power delivery, electric drive is a perfect fit for luxury vehicles.

Tesla Model 3 Performance wheel
The 10 EVs With the Most Unique Wheel Designs

Many EVs are designed to appear quite different from their fuel-burning counterparts, and wheel designs play a big part in creating that unique look.

cybertruck in the desert
How Much Is a Tesla Cybertruck and When Is the Release Date?

The Tesla Cybertruck is a hotly anticipated electric pickup truck and it feels like we've been waiting ages to get our hands on it.

2023 Subaru Solterra in blue
8 Things You Should Know About the 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

The Solterra electric crossover is mechanically identical to the Toytoa bZ4X, so it inherits many of that car's main qualities.

Ram 1500 REV vs F-150 Lightning side by side front view
Ram 1500 REV vs. Ford F-150 Lightning: Which Electric Pickup Is Better?

The Ford F-150 Lightning may have reached the market first, but the electric Ram 1500 Revolution is a more than worthy rival.

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV in bronze (front view)
8 Things That Make the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV a Great EV Buy

It may have a three-pointed star on its hood, but this posh electric SUV is built in the US with American buyers in mind.

A Tesla Cybertruck on a highway with mountain in the background
8 Areas Where the Tesla Cybertruck Will Be Superior to the Ford F-150 Lightning

Tesla's Cybertruck is late to the party and also a bit weird, but it promises to be better than its rivals like the Ford Lightning in many areas.

Tesla Model Y (with a surfboard on its roof) side by side with a grey Audi Q4 e-tron
Tesla Model Y vs. Audi Q4 E-Tron: Which Is the Better Buy?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is the Volkswagen ID.4's more premium sister model and it may pose a threat to the Model Y's supremacy.

Tesla Model S blue
What Is Tesla’s Drag Strip Mode, and How Does It Work?

Drag Strip Mode is what makes Tesla's Plaid models some of the quickest EVs in the world.

Tesla Model 3 next to a Tesla Destination Charger
7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Tesla

If you're thinking of buying a used Tesla, make sure to go through all these steps to ensure you're getting a good one.

Tesla Model X side by side with BMW iX
BMW
Tesla Model X vs. BMW iX: Which Is the Better Buy?

The BMW iX may not have fancy falcon wing rear doors or a Plaid version with over 1,000 horsepower, but it is a worthy Tesla Model X rival.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 in black driving down a road
10 Unique Features of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 is not only a new model, but an entirely new type of electric vehicle.

Front end of light blue Ford Explorer EV
8 Cool Things You Should Know About the 2024 Ford Explorer EV

The first ever all-electric Explorer is built on another manufacturer's platform but Ford has made sure to make the model its own.

Tesla Model 3 Performance black
What Makes the Tesla Model 3 Performance Variant So Special?

The Tesla Model 3 is a versatile EV that can serve multiple purposes, including the role of engaging sports car in Performance guise.

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