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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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Every version of the Spyder will handily out accelerate practically every automobile that wasn’t developed with performance as its primary goal and will reportedly press on to 125 mph. But I never had an opportunity to take one beyond 103 mph. Even the more-affordable Ryker offers a slew of custom exterior panels.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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E-bikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph and can go 20 -100 miles on a single charge. That may seem expensive for a recreational bike, but replacing your car, a second car in your household, or using an e-bike for a daily commute can save you thousands on fuel, auto insurance, registration, maintenance, and parking.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph. With lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced, and consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well. L/100km equivalent and 4.8 L/100km, respectively.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. That is making electric mobility affordable for more and more customers. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 seconds and consumes not more than a best-in-segment 1.7

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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With the arrival of the new Golf Alltrack, the all-wheel-drive derivative of the Golf SportWagen, in US dealer showrooms in October, Volkswagen of America is offering an affordable, upscale and very fun-to-drive (more on this below) entry into an underserved market segment: all-wheel-drive wagons.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Mitsubishi is positioning the North American i-MiEV electric vehicle as the most affordably-priced mass-produced EV available in the US. To exhaust the conditioned air that circulates around the battery pack. The electric motor in the Mitsubishi i is completely maintenance-free and backed by a 5-year / 60,000 mile power train warranty.

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