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Report: The GMC Hummer EV Isn't That Great for the Environment

The Truth About Cars

The GMC Hummer EV SUV ranked high on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment, placing only slightly better than the gas-powered Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. The Honda Accord, Kia Niro Hybrid, and Mitsubishi Mirage made that list, followed by the Lexus ES 300h and Lexus NX 350h.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is especially important for electric and hybrid vehicles which can be difficult to hear at lower speeds due to their drive mechanism. When applied externally, Electronic Sound Synthesis, provides engine sound for hybrid or electric vehicles.

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"Spirit" and the First EVer in the World Plug-in Parade in Santa Monica, California - 17 January 2009

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Please see it here: Driving On Sunshine: California Leads the Electric Vehicle Revolution And Joe Galliani's excellent blog here: [link] And more pictures from one of our wonderful volunteers, Sylvie Asselin here: Plug In America: Inaugural Parade West You've been invited to view an album on MobileMe Gallery. More coverage here. "It

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Learn more about simulation apps and find this and other case studies at comsol.com/blog/apps. It makes no sense to me to own a gas-only car in 2030 or even just a plain hybrid. But what about plug-in hybrids? The plug in hybrid question is a great one, and it is one that I still think is open. A friend of mine once said.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Learn more about simulation apps and find this and other case studies at comsol.com/blog/apps. It makes no sense to me to own a gas-only car in 2030 or even just a plain hybrid. But what about plug-in hybrids? The plug in hybrid question is a great one, and it is one that I still think is open. A friend of mine once said.

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3 Reasons Electric Fleets Are Driving the EV Market Forward

Electra Vehicles

In 2019, New York City’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) , studied three sedan models (one BEV, one hybrid, and one gas) to understand operative savings. In spring 2021, , Ford’s all electric F-150 entered the market with high expectations and GMC introduced an electric Hummer.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

a rolling death-wish on skinny tires 157 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 TEG 3:09PM (4/24/2009) "Because of the nature of the event, there was no demonstration of heart-stopping acceleration or sure-footedness through a slalom." 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09

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