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

Teslarati

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. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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Opinion: GMC Hummer EV’s EPA documents reveal that it’s still a vehicle of consumption and excess

Teslarati

I have to admit, I was a bit surprised when GM announced that it would start its new Ultium battery-powered electric vehicle push with the GMC Hummer EV. As per the EPA documents , the Hummer EV Edition 1 is equipped with an Ultium battery pack that has a usable capacity of 212.7 It just felt a bit strange.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. And it’s a sort of bellwether for a brand that had committed to going fully electric, but now says it will sell ICE vehicles into the next decade.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. From here on out, new EVs from Benz will adopt the first names of their classic model lines, with their electric DNA tagged at the end.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

But it was based in one truth – the Prius might save you a lot of gas but man it was no fun to drive. It was all about passing up gas pumps. Once again, Toyota’s new infotainment system shines. My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. That stereotype was often unfair and inaccurate.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. kW internal charger.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Summary The good news–we had no trouble charging The road trip was an estimated 95-percent freeway driving, with the majority of that at 70 miles per hour or more. In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway.