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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of World’s First 500-Mile EV

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The spacious sedan actually exceeded expectations, combining shelter-magazine interior luxury, slick handling and boggling acceleration. More-affordable versions will begin production later this year, including a 650-horsepower Air Touring for $96,500, and an 800-horse Grand Touring at $140,400. The now-public company, flush with $4.5

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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Spinning at up to 25,000 rpm, two permanent-magnet motors independently power the front wheels, or regenerate energy from braking to recharge the batteries. Ferrari Select performance mode and the V-8 will fire up to recharge a depleted battery on the fly. In a test by Car and Driver magazine, the car exploded to 60 mph in 2.0

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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And yet, what about recharging? Fortunately, one of my fellow contributing editors at the magazine is a bundle of answers. That means I'd have to recharge at least once. An electric SUV is going to have more aerodynamic drag than an electric sedan like a Tesla Model S or Lucid Air. What exactly is fast charging?

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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And yet, what about recharging? Fortunately, one of my fellow contributing editors at the magazine is a bundle of answers. That means I'd have to recharge at least once. An electric SUV is going to have more aerodynamic drag than an electric sedan like a Tesla Model S or Lucid Air. What exactly is fast charging?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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