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Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature

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Each car was tested in the exact same manner by the same drivers, driven in a caravan on three different days: a frigid one, a mild one, and a warm one. The team found that cold weather saps about 25% of range when cruising at 70 mph compared with the same conditions in mild weather. Each test day was clear and sunny.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. Next-Generation Blue Link Connected Car System.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 50-state availability will be announced in 2015.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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By 2025 it will come out with no new internal combustion engine (ICE) models, then by 2030 will only sell electric cars and SUVs. Smile-inducing torque at any speed is what makes driving an electric car so special, and thankfully the G80 EV did not disappoint. We turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 The dash has a 14.25-inch

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9 Comfort and tech The Genesis GV70 Prestige we drove had the superb 14-speaker, 1,050-watt Lexicon premium audio system that included AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. As to be expected on a luxury car the GV70 EV has power everything. Added speed (and a thrill!)

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. After driving the 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD for about 40 miles, she emphatically said this is the car she wants. Starting in 2025 they will have no new internal combustion engine models, then by 2030 will only sell battery-powered cars and SUVs.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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Beginning as upscale models in the Hyundai line-up, Genesis has created its own identity with unique styling and making the commitment to only offer all-electric cars and SUVs by 2030. For excitement, 0-60 mph times are about 3.9 The infotainment system includes AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.