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Teslas are becoming a favorite among Uber drivers

Teslarati

About eight months ago, Uber announced a partnership with Hertz to make up to 50,000 Teslas available for rent for its US drivers by 2023. As noted by Uber in a recent press release , drivers in 30+ cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami are able to rent a Tesla through its partnership with Hertz.

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Ford names first markets for the Focus Electric

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company has named the first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s all-electric passenger car: Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Production will occur on the same line as the gasoline version of the Focus.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, a record number of drivers are considering EVs. Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. With such a hot market, your first step should be to call the seller for availability.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 298 horsepower (hp)/295 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 288 hp/383 lb.ft The primary way to charge the 15.5

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

Green Car Congress

Today’s CNG announcement demonstrates UPS’ plans to expand use of widely available natural gas. This will displace approximately 54 million gallons (204 million liters) of conventional diesel and gasoline annually while reducing total vehicle emissions. The cities are Atlanta, Ga.; Charleston, W.Va.; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colo.;

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD American-Built Electric Luxury Genesis is on an electric roll. Beginning as upscale models in the Hyundai line-up, Genesis has created its own identity with unique styling and making the commitment to only offer all-electric cars and SUVs by 2030. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh).