The Truth About Cars

APRIL 21, 2023

miles, 154 corners, and a host of surface changes, it only takes a split-second of inattention to dramatically affect lap times. Nevertheless, measures of a car’s sporting prowess are often arbitrary – look at the quarter mile, for instance, and even the ubiquitous horsepower unit itself is rooted in a very random series of events.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 miles) city driving, 9.2 Evolution of Porsche hybrid modules.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 3, 2024

Rigs like the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato get big grins and all the ink but jacked up machines like the Wilderness line at Subaru are pushing these builds well into the mainstream. Range with street tires in place is a claimed 280 miles.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

After developing it for what feels like years now, Audi AG is finally set for a world premiere of the Q6 e-tron – its first EV model to debut on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) co-developed with Porsche. It was built atop the PPE platform, which will also power the all-electric Macan on its way from sibling brand Porsche.

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Teslarati

JUNE 28, 2022

The vehicle driven at the hill climb was the top-of-the-line Dream Edition performance model with 1,111 horsepower delivered from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, a range of 471 miles according to the EPA, and will go from 0-60 in roughly 2.5 seconds, all while weighing a staggering 5,200 pounds. Nonetheless, the luxury sedan was only 1.83

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, made its world premiere at three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany. They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range.

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Teslarati

MARCH 18, 2023

BoostedBoiz posted the video of the wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid on Youtube, and it shows that the Tesla Plaid platform continues to dominate in the quarter mile. Securing a quarter mile time of 9.9 Or will it start to focus on better handling , allowing it to perform better against European rivals from Porsche , Audi, and Mercedes?

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Trousdale Ventures, which acquired the Meyers Manx brand just before the Manx creator Bruce Meyers passed away in 2021, recently pulled the sheet off the all-new, all-electric Meyers Manx at a casual-but-posh event in Malibu. Why Malibu? Where else to reveal the perfect car for cruising Pacific Coast Highway. Why Malibu?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

During his concluding remarks at the Group Night event, Volkswagen Group Chairman Prof. During his concluding remarks at the Group Night event, Volkswagen Group Chairman Prof. Porsche Mission E. Porsche is a front-runner in introducing innovative 800-volt technology for the first time.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The range of the e-Beetle, which reaches top speeds of up to 150 km/h (93 miles), is 200 km (124 miles). In the event that the e-Beetle runs out of electricity during the trip, the built-in series-produced components allow for fast charging via a combined charging system. An e-Porsche 356 could also be pursued in the future.

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2022

Polestar announced earlier this week that it would be presenting its new Polestar 5 prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, an event held from June 23 to June 26. The Polestar 5 will be shown alongside the Polestar Roadster Concept and the Polestar 2 BST edition 270 at the event’s “First Glance Paddock.”

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

kWh battery and 700km (435 miles) of range, while the Pro features a 94.3 kWh with a range of 830km (516 miles). He vows to become a global automobile leader within 15 to 20 years and to build a “dream car” that can contend with Tesla and Porsche. The SU7 Standard option comes with some impressive specs including a 73.6

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Electric Auto Association

MAY 25, 2021

Winners of the2021 EV Cannonball with their Porsche Taycan. For example, at freeway speeds, you can drive 65 miles in an hour. How long does it take you to put those 65 miles back into your EV? The current “king” is the Porsche Taycan with a Drivability Factor of ~9. I became a grandfather today. Very drivable.

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EV Adoption

JUNE 14, 2021

At the Plaid launch event Elon Musk said that the Plaid was “faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo.”. They aren’t aware that while they want 300-400 miles of range, that for most people that is overkill and a waste for 95%-98% of their driving trips. To be clear, I have nothing against automakers producing fast cars.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

The record was set this past Sunday at TeslaCorsa 16, a track event for Tesla owners who are interested in pushing their vehicles in a closed circuit. During the Model S Plaid’s run, the all-electric sedan completed a lap around the 2.238-mile (3.602 km) track in just 1:28.213. 2nd fastest a Porsche 991 GT2 RS with a 1:28:3.

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EV Match

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Although EVmatch staff were unable to attend the event in person this year, many on our team were following the event closely, and wanted to share some things that stood out: Mullen Automotive. In addition to being fueled electrically, these dynamic vehicles are also solar-powered and boast distance ranges of up to 450 miles.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In one of their most recent showings at Monterey Car Week, the exclusive “Anniversario” edition sold out by the end of the event. Moreover, mainstream brands like Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi have yet to electrify their highest-performance offerings. Lamborghini outlines massive $1.8 All for the low, low price of $2.2

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2021

Other high-performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, after all, feature distinct brake calipers that help make the vehicle stand out. . seconds and a trap speed of 155 mph on the quarter-mile, which makes the four-door family sedan faster than some of the world’s most powerful supercars. .

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

Tom Megan of Redwood, NY, will compete in the 2010 Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY, in his 1965 Porsche 356SC that runs on bio-diesel. The time-speed-distance rally covers more than 60 miles of scenic roadways in this Finger Lakes Region of New York state. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Porsche Taycan 6,822. The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

I headed out from Orange County to Santa Barbara, with this one-way trip of 160 miles well within the 270-mile driving range of the Polestar 2. The 320-mile, all-freeway round trip used 26.2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per 100 miles, or 2.6 kWh per mile. News: Porsche Taycan EV Hits the Streets. Out on the Road.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

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. Power and Range The sleek EV6 GT slices through the air 206 miles all-electric range (AER) 77.4 Fast and smooth From a stop to 60 miles per hour in 3.4 The Porsche Taycan GTS does 0-60 in 3.4

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

This 160-mile drive spotlighted the handling, driving characteristics and performance. In our mixed driving, which had significant motor regeneration due to mountain elevation and tight curves, we averaged 4 miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Brief Summary: the Air Touring is an exceptional all-electric luxury sedan.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Volkswagen brand is responsible for the MQB; the Audi brand for the MLB; and Porsche for the MSB (which is sporty).

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating. mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 9, 2023

Before I met BMW’s iVision Dee at a press preview event in Germany— prior to a public reveal at CES in Las Vegas last week—I’d never seen a car blush, let alone had one make me blush. Today’s electric BMWs work hard to top 480 kilometers (300 miles) of driving range.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. The battery is recharged either through regenerative events or via the hydrogen fuel cell. This could provide range on the orders of 500-600 km (310-373 miles), he suggested. The number at the center is the range remaining.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

We reviewed the last year of this small but fun EV, noting its limitations, not the least of which was an 84-mile driving range. Fiat announced the 500e is returning in 2024 with a 150-mile range and an updated exterior and interior. seconds to 60 miles per hour, and a 410-mile driving range. 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. kWh per km equates to 0.161 kWh/mile, or 16 kWh/100 miles.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 9, 2023

Before I met BMW’s iVision Dee at a press preview event in Germany— prior to a public reveal at CES in Las Vegas last week—I’d never seen a car blush, let alone had one make me blush. Today’s electric BMWs work hard to top 480 kilometers (300 miles) of driving range.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In 157 miles combined highway and city driving through Southern California, our CVT-equipped Mirage SE hatchback averaged 42.2 The Mirage is just fine for in-town errands and short, maybe under 50-mile drives on the highway. The engine start/stop button is located on the left side of the steering wheel, just like a Porsche.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The all-electric driving range is estimated to be 270 miles for the GT, and 260 miles for the GT Performance. For comparison, the base Mach-E with rear-wheel drive and equipped with the extended range battery is rated with a 305-mile all-electric driving range. Battery – Eight years/ 100,000 miles. Hitting the Road.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2021

An 11-way, 1,000-mile endurance test has proven that long trips with an electric vehicle in the United States are now possible, though those who are not driving Teslas may find themselves a bit challenged. With the rapid charging station being as robust as it is today, the trifecta of Teslas dominated the 1,000-mile race.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We don’t usually go to drive events for individual model year improvements, but after driving this one, it definitely had enough changes to make the drive worthwhile. 4 now has 291 miles of EPA-estimated range, up from 275, and the AWD version has 263 miles, up from 255. Like other VW Group EVs (including Audi, Porsche etc.),

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 23, 2009

Though 12 miles is well short of the 40 plus miles of the upcoming Chevy Volt, the costs associated with the hybrid system should also fall well short of the Volts costly power train. The plug-in Prius is a separate model from the all new 2010 Prius Hybrid. FREE, No obligations!

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