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Lucid Gravity SUV unveiled: 440+ miles of range, under $80k, late 2024 production

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The Lucid Gravity will make its public debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Before it has its first looks from those at the event, Lucid has released a few photos of the car, along with images of what its interior will look like. Lucid expects the starting price to be under $80,000. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. tron quattro ( earlier post )—which achieves even higher performance in the show car. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 Earlier post.)

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

It’s hard to miss the corny holiday car commercials this time of year. As if one partner would buy two new cars – a significant purchase – for her and him as a complete surprise. The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 seconds, and the top speed is 121 mph (195 km/h). Kia Optima Hybrid. Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0 mpg, highway 40.0

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

My Energi

He has just returned from his latest global adventure through South and Central America up to Los Angeles on his electric motorbike for his new TV show ‘The Long Way Up’. We love the idea that a zappi will be powering his bike or family Electric Car. km/h – 124 mph. says myenergi co-founder Jordan Brompton.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

We had three hours to quiz various technical experts, drive a variety of cars and talk to the senior leadership. In April 2009, Consumer Reports recommended only 17% of the GM cars they tested while they recommended 70% of the Fords. In the same issue Consumer Reports mentioned that “ GM has made big strides with good performers.

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VW unveils Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; 70 mpge; previewing 7-seater SUV in 2016

Green Car Congress

The Cross Coupe has a zero-emissions range of up to 20 miles (32 km) and can reach 60 mph from rest in just 6.0 The car has five operating modes: E-Mode, GTE, Hybrid, Off-road and Battery Hold/Battery Charge. The concept car has a commanding presence; it is powerful with a look that could almost be described as aggressive.

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