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Tesla Model X Plaid proves quicker than claimed in real-world 0-60 mph test

Teslarati

With 1,020 horsepower and three electric motors, Tesla claims that the vehicle could go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 The test was conducted by YouTube’s Vehicle Virgins channel as part of a more extensive review of the flagship SUV. Surprisingly enough, the Model X Plaid did not show a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds. .

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Not all were, of course, as there is still plenty of interest around gasoline-propelled cars, SUVs and trucks. We expect it to be a blast to drive, and will review it when we have the chance to get behind the wheel.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

To be sure, the Prius is no sports car. liter four-cylinder/electric motor pairing – 194 horsepower now for front-wheel drive models like my test car, and 139 lb-ft of torque for all models – erases the pokiness of the past and brings the car up to date. My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph.

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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike

Baua Electric

See the CF Racer1 in action in my video review below, then keep reading for even more info! Ride1Up CF Racer1 video review Ride1Up CF Racer1 tech specs Motor: 250W continuous rear hub motor (42 Nm of torque) Top speed: 28 mph (45 km/h) Range: 16-40 miles (25-64 km) Battery: 36V 7Ah (252Wh) with Samsung cells Weight : 28.6

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California regulator to hold hearing on GM self-driving unit Cruise – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing Tuesday on a bid by General Motors’ Cruise unit to resolve the agency’s investigation into the robotaxi company’s failure to disclose details of a pedestrian crash involving a self-driving car. 2 accident has been swift and extensive.”

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2023 Rivian R1T Review - Got My Chips Cashed In

The Truth About Cars

While others have come to market with varying flavors of car-like EVs, Rivian has gone all-in on the most all-American pickup truck - and a related SUV with legitimate off-road ability. A high-pitched whistle was occasionally noticed from the driver’s window over 45-50 mph, too. Will it plug into your life?

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

The Truth About Cars

While I try to remain objective, the car had run afoul of my automotive prejudices before it had even been shipped stateside. If you want to make the car go from placid to vicious, all you have to do is turn the applicable dial and the vehicle complies immediately. Sporting crossovers never made a lot of sense to me and the Tonale’s 1.3-liter

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