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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

Clean Fleet Report

With the exhibit not closing until January 2023, there is plenty of time to add the Petersen Automotive Museum to your list of what to do and see in Los Angeles. 20 mph (top speed). See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]The post Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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NTSB issues 9 safety recommendations after Tesla crash investigation; says no vehicle in US is self-driving

Green Car Congress

Crashes like this one, and thousands more that happen every year due to distraction, are why “Eliminate Distractions” remains on the NTSB’s Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements —NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt. mph to the preset cruise speed of 75 mph. seconds and about 560 feet from the crash attenuator.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph). It went up to 50 mph.”. The new chapter’s first official event was an EV version of a poker run. Folks take their boats to a list of spots on the coast to pick-up a playing card. I’m proposing that next year, we tie all the events together.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4 As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 The Rio S is fun-to-drive and, with the $1,800 Technology Package that includes a long list of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), makes for a safer car.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

Clean Fleet Report

Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 Car buyers are really short changing themselves if they do not include sedans on their shopping list.

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