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Chevy Volt Mileage, Kia Soul EV Production, Acura ILX Hybrid Death: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Chevrolet Volt drivers pass 500 million miles on electricity, the 2015 Kia Soul EV enters production, and the Acura ILX hybrid is discontinued. The Acura ILX hybrid goes to the grave for 2015, joining a growing list of defunct hybrid models. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

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. With a 240 volt Level 2 charger (at a maximum of 3.6 kW), it takes five hours for a full charge.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

But GM also had the number 2 (Bolt EV – 23,297) and number 5 (Volt – 20,349) best-selling EVs. ” The Honda and Acura EVs will be manufactured at GM plants in North America. Two Honda and Acura EVs that GM will build at its North American plants. GM’s Latest EV Developments.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD. inches long.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

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. Take the Mach-E battery pack and drop it into the best-selling Ford Transit commercial vehicle and the E-Transit enters the last-mile delivery market. Leaf led the way and promises more changes soon.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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This scenic town, located 30 miles south of San Francisco, sits on the Pacific Ocean and is known for its annual Pumpkin Festival , and the giant waves at Mavericks. Acura TLX Type S. turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. Acura TLX Type S.

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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

The Prologue costs $48,795 with a range of 296 miles, although a loaded version with all-wheel drive nearly reaches the $60,000 mark. The 2024 Acura ZDX was also given a price. Will Acura’s own styling, tuning, and upscale feature choices make it worth the premium? range —for sedans, on the platform.