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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 The 82 kilowatt-hour (kWh) nickel-manganese-cobalt battery can be charged 10-80% in 28 minutes using a 205 kW DC Fast charger. The low center of gravity with the batteries placed below the floor helps all versions of the Polestar 2 handle flat around corners. of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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In 2019, the European Union and the United States both mandated minimum noise requirements for electric vehicles operating at low speeds in order to alert nearby pedestrians: β€œat least 56 decibels when traveling under 12 mph (20 km/h)” in Europe and β€œ 43 to 64 decibels when they are moving at less than 18.6 mph” in the United States.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. This process is also viewed on a dash gauge, where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. 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.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. Approximate cost: $17.67 Efficiency: 2.8 Approximate cost: $31.24

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 In our short time driving the Prius Prime, we were not able to get a representative fuel economy average, so check back with Clean Fleet Report when we put the Prius Prime through its paces for a full week and can report on real world efficiency. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. The average fuel economy was 46.3 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles. liter 4-cylinder engine.

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