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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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For the first time, two electric vehicles with a 500-mile driving range (two variants of the Lucid Air) sit at the top of the guide’s 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles. The top 10 “fuel sippers” among 2022 models in the new guide are all-electric vehicles offering a minimum of 111 miles per gallon-equivalent fuel economy.

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UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

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The levels of these non-fuel-derived gases will likely remain unchanged, even as more drivers transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles. These emissions are independent of the vehicle energy/propulsion system and therefore applicable to all road vehicle types including those with battery-electric powertrains. Cliff et al.

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Toyota considering engine sounds, stalling for electric sports car

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Toyota is considering fake engine sounds and a manual transmission for a future electric sports car, chairman Akio Toyoda said in a recent interview with Autocar. The aim is to replicate the full experience of a gasoline car—including some of the less-fun parts.

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Toyota’s liquid hydrogen GR Corolla will race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

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Hydrogen leaked from the joint and ignited, burning the surrounding plastic parts. The leak occurred at the joint nearest to the engine, where it is exposed to the engine’s movement and vibration as the car accelerates or slows down. Given a spark, gasoline will burn in any environment. It can also be turned into electricity.

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How Much Cleaner Is An Electric Car Than A Gas Car?

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How much cleaner is it to drive an electric vehicle (EV) versus a gasoline vehicle? This is a common question for drivers and car buyers, and one we’ve been answering for quite a while.

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Volkswagen Group Components supplying numerous components and parts for the production of the Volkswagen ID.3

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The core components for electric cars are developed and produced for the new electric vehicles at the Volkswagen Group Components plants: the electric drive comes from Kassel; the Salzgitter plant supplies its colleagues in Hessen with rotors and stators. Electric drives from Kassel. The success of the ID.3

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden begins production of gasoline-engined Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB has started production of the Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan with a gasoline engine at the old Saab Trollhättan plant. The car that is produced is a high-spec Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan with a 220 hp (164 kW) 2.0-liter liter turbo.

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