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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. The number of EVs in my neighborhood seems to be growing weekly. The post Personal: One in a Million first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. On top of that, I’m currently running at 80+% electric miles.

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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

Clean Fleet Report

After 3 ½ years my mpg is well north of 200 mpg (the measurement tops out at 250 mpg, which is my goal). The Tesla adapter is a must in my neighborhood. More Volt Stories from the Archives: Personal: Chevrolet Volt & Accell Charger. It’s a shame plug-in hybrids seem to be falling out of favor.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo drew stares, which is saying something in car-crazy Southern California, where every exotic is roaming free on the highways and can be found tucked away behind gates in tony neighborhoods.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). Earlier post.)].

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. org EV1 Club Home page [link] Original GM web site (circa Gen II model) www.evchargernews.com Owner's experience driving a RA4 EV www.prossen.com/ev RAV4 EV original TV ad www.a52.com

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Road Trip: 2021 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

I was not the only person needing assistance, as at two of our charging stops there were other drivers on the phone with Electrify America. The turning radius was impressive, making for easy U-turns in your neighborhood. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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