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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

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A 116-kWh lithium-ion battery provides the juice but Merc isn’t yet spilling any tea about expected driving range on a full charge. The EQS 580 SUV, which the wind likely thinks is more aerodynamic, has a battery pack of roughly the same capacity and a suggested range of about 330 miles. A sprint from 0–60 mph is said to take 4.7

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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kWh battery pack (83 kWh usable) that can reach charge rates up to 270 kW on a DC fast charger, recouping 100km (62 miles) in 5 minutes and replenishing from a 20-80% state of charge in 18 minutes. seconds but loses some juice down the straightaway, going 0-200 km/h in 9.1 It houses a 92.5 It could go faster if the engineers allow it.

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4 Ways to Maximize Your Jeep Wrangler 4×4

Clean Fleet Report

In addition to its amazing features, the Jeep Wrangler 4×4 comes with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty that covers various components of your vehicle and provides peace of mind when you’re out on the road or off-roading. One of the most critical tasks is changing the oil every 3,000 miles.

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9 Places to See the Summer Olympics Without Setting Foot in Paris

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To wind down in a quiet wine bar, try Yarra , or for a cocktail, Symbiose. Emilion, about 27 miles away, where you can sample great wines. Or check out the nearly 340-foot-high Dune du Pilat , the tallest sand dune in Europe — about 37 miles southwest of Bordeaux, near the beach town of Arcachon. Between Lyon and St.-Étienne,

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New EV Prototype Leaves Range Anxiety in the Dust

Cars That Think

Not long ago, a 300-mile range seemed like a healthy target for electric cars. More recently, the 520-mile (837-kilometer) Lucid Air became the world’s longest-range EV. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. miles per kWh on its Côte d'Azur run, nearly double the roughly 4.5

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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The driving range in pure electric mode is short, so best save that battery juice for parking garages or sneaking in late at night. There is a choice of eight colors—Jet Black Mica, Cypress, Celestite, Wind Chill Pearl (with a $425 added cost) and Sonic Silver Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Blue Crush Metallic and Acidic Blast.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV

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The Niro EV has an EPA estimated driving range of 239 miles, but in our real-world driving delivered 273 miles. Juicing up. The front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link suspension delivered a smooth and stable ride; tire and wind noise are at a minimum. Battery – 10 years/100,000 miles. Have aliens landed?

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