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Ford Escape mpg, Lincoln plug-in miles, Taycan 4S driven: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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GM raises 2024 financial guidance on Q1 revenue

Teslarati

” “We have ICE launches around the world that will build on our strengths in pickups and SUVs, including the Chevrolet Spin and S10 in South America, the Chevrolet Equinox and Buick GL8 plug-in hybrids in China, and the Chevrolet Traverse, Equinox, Tahoe and Suburban in North America, as well as the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia.”

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Japan-US DRIVETHEARC EV fast charging corridor breaks ground in Northern California; 50 fast chargers by March 2017

Green Car Congress

DRIVETHEARC , a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, broke ground in El Dorado Hills, Calif. Nissan North America, Kanematsu and EVgo. Nissan North America, Kanematsu and EVgo. Nissan is partnering in DRIVETHEARC as part of the automaker’s ‘Infrastructure for All’ strategy.

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck

Clean Fleet Report

When replacing these parts with new ones, consider doing so before they break down completely: Replace worn-out spark plugs and wires. They’re the best of both worlds: powerful, efficient and rugged as hell. But like all vehicles, a little bit of maintenance is required to keep diesel trucks running at their peak performance.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

Green Car Congress

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses, plug-in chargers, and one on-route/opportunity charger to replace diesel buses that have far exceeded their useful lives. Tahoe Transportation District. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Ames Transit Agency (CyRide).

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Electric Car Charging Stations: 6 Easy Steps To Test Your Range Anxiety (Before Buying An EV)

EV Life

Most electric car charging cables can be plugged into any standard electric wall outlet that one would use to charge a smartphone. From a standard electric plug, batteries recharge at a speed of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging. Plug into (free) Workplace Charging. Trip Test 1: San Francisco to Lake Tahoe. Kia Niro EV).

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

You could argue a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) does that, but that’s not really true. liter gas engine (28 mpg highway) for a run in the snow up to Lake Tahoe. In a few short years the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt moved us closer to that vision becoming reality. Two paths are before us. The Two Paths. A more upright front.

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