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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Volkswagen prices 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495; longer range, better fuel economy, more power

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The revised battery helps increase the vehicle’s range from an EPA-estimated total range of 83 miles to 125 miles on a single charge. Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. Fuel consumption for the 2017 model is 28 kWh/100 miles, compared to 29 kWh/100 miles for the 2016 model.

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Scania introduces new generation of electric trucks for regional long-haul

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Scania’s new BEV truck generation is based on classic Scania cornerstones such as modularity, sustainability and a total operating economy with the potential to match or even exceed what can be expected from conventional trucks. Scania-45-R-BEV.

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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5 billion cumulative miles. Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3 The second-generation Volt improves on the pioneering work of the original, adding additional electric-only range, improved fuel economy of 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg, and a chassis that is lighter than the original.

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Canada-based ElectraMeccanica to build SOLO EVs in Arizona

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kWh battery pack, the SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways. ElectraMeccanica also expects this new facility to generate second-order effects that will positively impact the local and state economies.

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Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

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Whether you are seeking to develop more eco-conscious driving habits or reduce gas expenditure, there are many benefits to reducing the miles you put on your vehicle. But how can you increase your fuel economy? Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy.