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Honda CEO: Honda Studying Battery Electric Commuter Car, But Holds Fuel Cell Vehicle as the Ultimate Eco-car

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We understand electric vehicle technology as well as anyone ,” Ito said, referencing the development of the EV Plus electric vehicle in the 1990s and its leasing to individual customers in California. We continue to believe that a fuel cell electric vehicle is the ultimate solution to reduce CO 2 emissions.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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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. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., The government sees environmental upsides and a chance for its car makers to gain ground on foreign rivals, since electric vehicles are simpler to engineer than gasoline-engine ones.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The EPA gives this all-electric car ratings of 96 MPGe city/88 highway/92 combined (where MPGe is Miles per Gallon equivalent that measures how far the car will travel on the electric energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline/33.7 New electric vehicles like the VW ID.4 kilowatt-hours).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California. Toyota offers 12 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus ) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV ; Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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Competing in the premium compact sedan category, the 2021 Cadillac CT4 has some stiff competition including models from Acura , Audi , BMW, Genesis , Infiniti, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX.