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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 Artemis: Developed by 15 EU nations tasked with emissions study for cars. Lightning also outlined a diesel replacement scenario being considered by the rental car shuttle fleet. The cycle extends the Heavy Duty UDDS cycle (representing “city” driving for heavy duty vehicles) to 30 min.

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. The “Gasser” CNG Hot Rod. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT

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The EV6 GT is a true driver’s car. With production limited to no more than 2,500 units, Kia expects it to be a second or third car for those seeking driving excitement. seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if you’re daring enough to do so, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. 0-60 mph: 7.2

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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The collective count of electric vehicles, encompassing cars, buses, vans, and large trucks, is anticipated to reach a remarkable 145 million by 2030. As one MIT report found, on average, “a fully electric vehicle emits about 25 percent less carbon than a comparable hybrid car.”

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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It is a true driver’s car and one that will bring a big smile to your face every time you boot it up and silently hit the road. An EV driver’s car Kia’s Performance EV Marketed as a performance crossover, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT is civil enough to handle all daily driving needs while at the same time being the fastest Kia ever.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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Exterior remains very similar Polestar 2 Single Motor RWD What is no easy feat–and one we cannot remember any other front-wheel drive car doing–is the Polestar 2 single motor is now rear wheel drive (RWD). with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (