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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

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Tesla Owners Club New York State (@TOCNYS) July 7, 2021. The Department’s Dodge Charger eclipsed this cost by $6,755, as the combustion engine vehicle had costs of $7,580 for routine gas and maintenance. It is the NYPD’s belief that the Model 3 is provided exclusively by Tesla,” the document says. Love to see it!

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

Green Car Congress

Chevy Volt and Navistar E-star are visible in the background. New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The Chevrolet Volt is the first electric car being used by the NYPD.

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

Green Car Congress

The Chevrolet Fuel Cell Equinox fit my family, groceries, golf clubs and work supplies with no problem and it drove the same as my fossil fuel crossover vehicle. Feedback and learning from the Equinox fuel cell is being shared with the Volt development team.

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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

Clean Fleet Report

We get about 71 miles per gallon on the highway, which was a surprise and great considering the high cost of fuel. M & A: We use the common 120-volt wall outlet at home, and haven’t used a public charger yet. The large touch screen and the iPhone interface are nice features. CFR: What have your experiences been with charging?

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Volvo also supplies a dual-mode charging cable, allowing you to charge slowly overnight with regular 120-volt household current or plug into your dryer’s or other 240-volt outlet to fill the battery in 2.5 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Plug-in charging can be scheduled for off-peak hours to save on electricity costs. kW onboard charger will replenish an empty battery to the maximum 32 miles driving range in about two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 110-volt household outlet.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

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Every [Volt] will come equipped so you have some type of charger. Who is going to install that 240 volt charging system in the garage if that’s what somebody chooses to do? Think of them as a giant fan club and focus group. That’s not our choice, that’s the electrical code. Earlier post.).

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