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Google to sponsor NASA Green Flight Challenge

Green Car Congress

The CAFE Foundation announced that Google will sponsor the NASA Centennial Challenge flight competition known as the Green Flight Challenge (GFC). CAFE (Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency) will conduct the event from 25 September through 2 October 2011 at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County (California) Airport.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Level 1 (120v) charging is practical when a charge of approximately 5 mph is acceptable, while Level 2 and Level 3 must be utilized for a faster charge. Level 2 and 3 networked chargers capture usage and event data for the benefit of the charger owner. In California, it is 134 mpg. Most public chargers are Level 2 or Level 3.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system and apps. The 0 to 60 time of 6.8

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

Green Car Congress

Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, had announced Volkswagen was working on the 10-speed at the same event in 2013. Fuel consumption of the sedan, which has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), is 5.3 It is also easy to find addresses by Google search and integrate them into navigation.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

Clean Fleet Report

The smile inducing silky power and torque was strong, especially in Sport mode, where we turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The UX 250h can go-up to 71 mph on electricity alone, with a nearly imperceptible transition between gasoline and electricity. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. All can be monitored on dash gauges.

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