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EV range roundup, Fiat 500e battery swapping, Morgan 3-wheel electric sports car: Today’s Car News

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Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. Stellantis is testing EV battery. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype.

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. 0-60 mph (21" wheels). EPA-estimated range w/ 19" wheels w/ 21" wheels. Grand Touring. Grand Touring Performance. Deliveries.

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

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kWh battery pack using 18650 cells. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver.

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Tesla Model S Plaid gets its first fuel efficiency rating from the EPA

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The brand new Tesla Model S Plaid has finally been listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, sporting an impressive 101 eMPG rating with 348 miles of all-electric range. Now that the Model S Plaid has started being delivered to customers, the EPA is releasing ratings for the vehicle. Credit: EPA.

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Tesla gains another Chinese competitor as Xiaomi unveils SU7 EV

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However, it did suggest that Xiaomi’s SU7 EV would outperform Tesla and Porsche’s premium battery-electric vehicles in terms of motor performance, autonomous driving software , and battery management systems. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model S Plaid has a top speed of 200 mph and can run 0 to 60 mph in 1.99

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), The powertrain computer automatically selects the appropriate blend of battery usage and engine usage based on demand and the state of battery charge. C-MAX Hybrid.

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

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The team found that cold weather saps about 25% of range when cruising at 70 mph compared with the same conditions in mild weather. Unlike a gas car, where the heat is free, coming from the engine, an EV has to produce cabin heat and manage an optimal battery temperature with energy that comes from the battery, in turn reducing range.

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