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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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Wind noise is absent, and the cab is rock solid, making for a bank vault silence and smoothness. Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. It’s not unusual for a dealer to mark up a Lightning Platinum an additional $50,000 today just to place an order.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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Driving mostly in the Eco or Comfort modes confirmed what we know about Genesis, that they are conservative when it comes to the all-electric driving range. The smile inducing torque at any speed is what makes driving an electric car so special, and thankfully the GV60 Performance AWD did not disappoint. Spacious Interior.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

Some have contended that the materials used in EV production are equivalent in environmental impact to driving a conventional gas car. Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity. They can be charged using clean energy, reducing their environmental impact.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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While the BRZ ride lets you know you are on the freeway, especially on the grooved concrete surfaces found in SoCal, it is acceptable for a car with sport tires and suspension. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 A Driver’s Interior.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

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Along with active grille shutters, spending time in the wind tunnel paid off as the air flow is directed around, over and under in such a way to get the coefficient of drag (C d ) to a low 0.28. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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The answer, which I was able to get to elevator-pitch length, is that Polestar is the all-electric division of Volvo Cars, and the Polestar 2 is its first all-electric car here in the States. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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