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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. Polestar plans on being a major manufacturer of all-electric luxury vehicles, competing with the likes of Lucid, Porsche and Tesla.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT

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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. The two other Kia EV6 models—Wind and GT-Line—come in either rear-wheel drive (RWD) with one motor or all-wheel drive (AWD) with two motors. Wind and GT-Line RWD. 0-60 mph: 7.2

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 The version that Clean Fleet Report tested was the mid-range EV6 RWD “Wind” trim. The Wind and GT-Line versions also have decent towing capacity of 2,300 lbs. What Is the EV6? The EV6 is a 5-door midsize crossover that sits on a 114.2-inch

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. Conclusions. slow charge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Acceleration in Sport with the AWD returned 0-60 mph times of about 5.0 Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety. My personal criteria for an EV is 80/80 MPH/miles range, but thats because drivers either go 80 or stopped around here. forgot.water and electricity dont mix well.