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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cabin was quiet with the 0.278 coefficient of drag (Cd) keeping wind noise at a minimum, including the exterior mirrors offering no noise at freeway speeds. This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system and apps. News: Tesla Model S & X Updated. Frunk in front.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was nearly non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. Level 3 DC Fast Charger (DCFC) key siting principles Level 3 DCFCs should be within one mile of FHWA designated Alternative Fuel Corridors with locations 50 miles apart to support lower range EVs.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. News: Mercedes EQC 400 EV Debuts. Road Trip: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E EV.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

Clean Fleet Report

The G90 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.27 If you need to wind down at the end of the day, sit in the G90 and get completely immersed in this outstanding sound system. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant. Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

Other than the good news on oil consumption, very little was said in regards to transportation fuels. As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. The US is in a race for global dominance in the new energy economy with China.

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