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RAC says UK motorists are reducing car use because of higher costs, support for higher speed limits falling

Green Car Congress

The latest annual Report on Motoring by the Royal Automotive Club (RAC) says that motorists are continuing to give up important day-to-day activities by car as a result of the high cost of motoring. Most motorists also believe that if the motorway limit is increased to 80 mph (129 km/h), most people will drive at 90 mph (145 km/h).

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Tesla Cybertruck looks at home as a work truck with Giga Texas’ workers

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Being an all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck’s cost of ownership is low, particularly when compared to alternatives powered by the internal combustion engine. Credit: Tesla Truck Club. The vehicle’s top-tier variant, which features three electric motors and a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 View this post on Instagram.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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These power a front-wheel drive, 3-phase, 73 kW continuous, 94 kW maximum asynchronous electric motor that delivers 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of instant torque and a top speed of about 100 mph (161 km/h). The Equinox fuel cell powertrain. Source: GM. Click to enlarge.

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2023 Rivian R1T Review - Got My Chips Cashed In

The Truth About Cars

& On the other hand, it’s easy to forget about the cost of your electric bill, since you pay it once a month and unless you’re in Texas, electrical service is always right there. Accessible from both sides, I can see keeping a couple of sets of golf clubs in there rather than exposing the expensive stuff to the elements and thieves.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

Clean Fleet Report

Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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of torque deliver a 0-60 mph time of 12.6 The speedometer reads out to 140 mph, but at 70 I knew that was enough. Driving 70 mph on Southern California freeways, it was necessary to always pay close attention to what the car was doing. Driving Experience: On the Open Road. Steering feel was light and road feel was light.