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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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The Polestar 1 can go 52 miles on pure electric (per the EPA), which can be added-to through regenerative braking and, when in the Power drive mode, where the battery is being charged by the gasoline engine. 120V common wall plug up to 8 hours for a 100-percent charge. Level 2, 240 V up to 3 hours for a 100-percent charge.

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DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

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The Vehicle Technologies funding is targeted at a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. turbomachinery.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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Multiple front and rear USB ports and an auxiliary power outlet kept everything charged and ready to go. With $10,125 in options and the $1,595 destination charge, the total came to $65,520. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Clean Fleet Report.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Our Genesis G70 interior in Seville Red with quilting on the seats and door panels was joined by black soft touch materials, perforated leatherette door inserts and patterned aluminum trim that was a nice respite from carbon fiber. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. With $15,975 in options and the $995 destination charge, the total MSRP came to $65,765. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbon fiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Tech Abounds. Sliding behind the wheel reveals a 14.5-inch

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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Accelerated Development and Deployment of Low-Cost Automotive Magnesium (Mg) Sheet Components. Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. Advances for the Production of Low Cost Electric Drive Vehicle Motors. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Workplace Safety Programs.

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