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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower, the company said.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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The version that Clean Fleet Report tested was the mid-range EV6 RWD “Wind” trim. For highway driving along with the super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph) it was enjoyable and never fatiguing. It’s not the fastest EV on the market today, but it’s no slouch. The post Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

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Taking advantage of a great platform The version that Clean Fleet Report tested this time was the high-trim EV6 RWD “GT-Line.” It was enjoyable and never fatiguing for highway driving, providing a super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph). The Wind and GT-Line versions also have a decent towing capacity of 2300 lbs. seconds.)

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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

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All we really need in addition to fleets of new paradigm vehicles are additional solar and wind generation sources. In fact, (in our humble opinion) all new vehicles should be PHEVs, and each PHEV or fleet of PHEVs needs to be sold with a comparable number of solar or wind generators. These PHEV Volts have a 35 mile (56 km) AER.

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