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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

Teslarati

During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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Renovo to show electric supercar prototype at CES

Green Car Congress

will offer the first public viewing of its electric supercar prototype at the upcoming 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. Top speed is more than 120 mph (193 km/h). CES is the perfect stage for us to show the world what can be done with electric vehicles. Renovo Motors, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

Green Car Congress

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter lb-ft), with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 Mach 1 $54,595.

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Ford’s math on hybrid fuel economy; standing by the C-MAX EPA ratings, acknowledging large real-world variance

Green Car Congress

There have been some questions raised about fuel economy, so it is important to note that we have designed our hybrids to drive exactly the same as all our other vehicles, with the global Ford DNA. Ford next-generation hybrids offer increased performance and extended electric modes up from from 47 to 62 mph. —Raj Nair.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 She certainly is staring at us intensely as we pilot the bright-white three-wheeled craft down the street, gingerly depressing the brake pedal to make sure were under the 30-mph speed limit. STORY TOOLS Digg this! What is that?" What Is It?

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