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Tesla Model S Plaid is actually faster than its listed 1.99-second 0-60 mph time: report

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The Tesla Model S Plaid’s 0-60 mph time is listed on the company’s website as 1.99 Yet in a recent test by MotorTrend , the Model S Plaid actually proved faster than its listed 0-60 mph time, hitting highway speeds in just 1.98 The Tesla Model S Plaid accelerated from 0-60 mph in just 1.98 seconds at 152.6

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Uruguay launches first BYD battery-electric buses; projecting 500 by 2015

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The BYD electric bus, powered by two in-wheel electric motors capable of a cruising speed of more than 88 km/h (55 mph) and a Li-ion battery pack has a range of more than 250 km (155 miles)—nearly 24 hours of service daily for most transit applications. The bus can be charged overnight, while the electricity pricing is lower.

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Hyundai begins limited production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle for fleet use; 1,000 planned by 2015

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Hyundai plans to build 1,000 ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles by 2015 for lease to public and private fleets, primarily in Europe, where the European Union has established a hydrogen road map and initiated construction of hydrogen fueling stations. Two ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles will be supplied to Skåne, Sweden.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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50-state availability will be announced in 2015. All B-Class Electric Drive vehicles will be covered by Battery Coverage Plus which includes 8-year, 100,000 mile battery coverage, coverage for defects, coverage for capacity, no cost annual maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Range is an estimated 85 miles (137 km).

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Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

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In December 2012, Hyundai will begin production of the ix35 Fuel Cell crossover vehicle at its Ulsan manufacturing facility in Korea, with a target of building up to 1,000 vehicles by 2015. 160 km/h (100 mph). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 12.5 ix35 fuel cell powertrain layout. Length; width; height. Fuel consumption.

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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.4 The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.4 The other winners from the International Engine of the Year Awards 2015 were: International Engine of the Year Awards 2015. liters per 100 kilometers (approx. 135 mpg imp) plus 11.9 kWh of electricity. 135 mpg imp) plus 11.9

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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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Stop/start technology will be standard on the 2015 Impala base 2.5-liter liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. For the 2015 model year, the Impala will be available with two powertrains, a standard 2.5L engine with stop/start, and a premium 3.6L