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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. 0-60 mph (21" wheels). EPA-estimated range w/ 19" wheels w/ 21" wheels. seconds. (To Grand Touring. Grand Touring Performance.

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Tesla Model S Plaid gets its first fuel efficiency rating from the EPA

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The brand new Tesla Model S Plaid has finally been listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, sporting an impressive 101 eMPG rating with 348 miles of all-electric range. Now that the Model S Plaid has started being delivered to customers, the EPA is releasing ratings for the vehicle. Credit: EPA.

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Rimac Nevera receives EPA and CARB range estimates

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Tesla Model S Plaid and Rimac Nevera face off in world’s quickest production car drag race. According to the EPA and CARB documents, first seen by AutoBlog , the Nevera will have 287.28 The 258 MPH top speed is complemented with 1,914 horsepower and 1,741 pound-feet of torque. miles of range at a full charge.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell exceeds 94 mph in desert test

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Hyundai’s Tucson Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) established the land speed record for a production hydrogen-powered SUV at the Soggy Dry Lake Bed of the California desert, with a top speed of 94.6 mph (152.24 The Tucson Fuel Cell has an EPA-estimated driving range of 265 miles (426.5

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Updated Volkswagen 2017 e-Golf EPA-rated at 125 miles, 119 MPGe combined; pricing to come

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In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. The 2017 e-Golf runs zero to 60 mph faster than its predecessor—now in 9.6 seconds—and its top speed increases to 93 mph.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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The EPA provides further information on how renewable energy certificates are used to account for renewable electrcity generation and use. Both models come with standard dual-motor power, providing up to 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft (664 N·m) of torque in boost mode, allowing them 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.5

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