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Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 in EV line-up to avoid Volkswagen Golf-like fate

Baua Electric

The Polestar 2 was the first to feature an Android Automotive OS-powered infotainment with built-in Google. In comparison, the Polestar 2 is powered by Volvo’s CMA platform. Polestar 4 (Source: Polestar) Polestar’s new electric SUV coupe offers features up to 300 miles range and 544 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

Green Car Congress

One of the studies showed that it is highly distracting to use hands-free voice commands to dial phone numbers, call contacts, change music and send texts with Microsoft Cortana, Apple Siri and Google Now smartphone personal assistants, though Google Now was a bit less distracting than the others. 3.3), as did Apple Siri (3.4,

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K. Fourteen speakers pumped-out quality sound for AM/FM HD radio, SiriusXM and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. mpg, same as the EPA.

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Revolutionizing rider safety: The protective jacket every e-biker should consider

Baua Electric

I’m talking faster machines, like my 60 MPH Gogoro electric scooter. And yes, I know about degloving accidents (please don’t google that). And for price comparison, my Rev’it Eclipse 2 motorcycle jacket I’ve been wearing up until now was just shy of $200, so these prices are fairly par for the course when it comes to protective gear.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

Green Car Congress

The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. The A3 Sportback e-tron accelerates from 0-70 in a respectable 7.6 seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40k

Baua Electric

Chevy’s comparison sheet specifically notes its center screen is larger (17.7 The permanent-magnet motor that powers the front wheels in every Equinox EV is rated at 157 kilowatts (213 horsepower) and 236 pound-feet of torque, with 0-to-60-mph acceleration quoted at 8.0 (Yes, you can get predictable, boring silver if you prefer.)

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 The pixel LED active bending head and fog lights turn up-to 15-degrees at speeds to 25 mph, illuminating curves. This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system with navigation, apps and Google Assistant.

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