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Canoo vans in USPS fleet, EV charge time concerns, EV acceleration as safety: Today’s Car News

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second 0-60 mph acceleration a safety feature? And are worries about charge time overtaking range and other charging concerns as a top barrier for EV adoption? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Canoo electric vans head out soon for postal delivery. Is an EV’s 2.0-second

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche unveiled its Macan EV today, bringing its second all-electric car to market and releasing some interesting details regarding its performance and power. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1

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Mercedes CEO Q&A, US Kia EVs, Accord Hybrid, Lucid home charging at 80 mph: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Lucid Air can charge really fast at home. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda wants to bring excitement back to its Accord—including the hybrid, of course. Toyota is tapping BYD batteries for its BZ3, but only in China. And we talk to Mercedes’ CEO about EVs. In an interview with GCR.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access to sustainable EV charging to drivers in rural areas, including the Central, Coachella, and Imperial Valleys.

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Seattle-Area Hellcat Driver Banned from Driving His Car Over Idiotic and Dangerous Behavior

The Truth About Cars

There are so many well-documented accounts of people doing dumb things in high-powered cars that it’s become satisfying to see some of them suffering the legal consequences of their actions. Since the reckless driving charge, the 20-year-old has racked up even more violations, picking up citations for noise and speeding.

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Tesla Model S Plaid achieves 1.99-second 0-60 mph time with no prep on the street

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Since the Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries began, there has been much discussion about the vehicle’s actual 0-60 mph performance. second 0-60 mph time, but this has been met with some pushback from both reviewers and motoring publications alike. While the car could achieve a 1.99-second mph, as per VBOX and Dragy data.

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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enough

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It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019. for just $6,250—with a catch. Unveiled last May, it uses sunlight to recharge its battery pack.

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