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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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Car and Driver recently conducted a highway fuel economy test run on the “Raven” Tesla Model S Long Range Plus—a variant that is no longer available to make room for the Model S Plaid, Plaid+, and refresh models. The post Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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Peak torque is available from 3,000 to 7,000 rpm. While production car engines with this level of output are available from a number of mainstream OEMs, the displacement of the Audi engine is about half or less that of the others, resulting in a very power- and torque-dense unit. The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 Shelby GT500 $74,095.

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Ford’s math on hybrid fuel economy; standing by the C-MAX EPA ratings, acknowledging large real-world variance

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Ford next-generation hybrids offer increased performance and extended electric modes up from from 47 to 62 mph. Among the differences Nair spotlighted were: Speed: the difference between 75 mph and 65 mph can produce a 7 mpg difference in fuel economy. Unfortunately, that’s not the way I usually drive. —Raj Nair.