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Reminder: Most EVs don't deliver EPA range at 70 mph

Green Car Reports

The publication tested 22 EVs from multiple automakers at a constant speed of 70 mph to simulate highway-driving conditions. While some cars exceeded their EPA-rated ranges—one by more than 70 miles—nearly half fell short. The real-world range of EVs can vary a lot at highway speeds, Consumer Reports found in a recent test.

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Tesla targeting sub-1 second 0-60 mph time with new Roadster: Musk

Teslarati

From its alleged rocket technology to its capability to fly for short “hops,” Musk’s comments about the upcoming all-electric halo car have been practically fantastical. And in a recent comment, Musk noted that Tesla is targeting an absolutely insane 0-60 mph time with the new Roadster. second 0-60 mph run under ideal conditions.

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This 100 MPH ‘street legal’ 2-seater electric race car from China looks pretty legit

Electrek

This time, that seems to be reversed, as this electric race car is more wild than weird and comes with some seriously impressive performance. more… The post This 100 MPH ‘street legal’ 2-seater electric race car from China looks pretty legit appeared first on Electrek.

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This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH

Electrek

But this supercheap electric car somehow got an extra serving of power before it left the factory, helping it achieve highway speeds. more… The post This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH appeared first on Electrek. That’s true whether it’s a tiger-shaped bus or a Cinderella carriage.

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BMW showing H2R Record Car and new iX5 Hydrogen at Goodwood

Green Car Congress

BMW will showcase its BMW H2R Record Car alongside the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 in the UK in addition to the latest models from its range, including the all-electric drive versions of the BMW 5 Series. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7

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California Lawmaker Wants to Limit Vehicle Speeds to 10 MPH Above the Limit

The Truth About Cars

Every new car has a limited top speed programmed in at the factory, but for most, it’s usually deep into triple-digit numbers that most people never see. A proposed bill in California could drastically change the way automakers limit vehicle speeds, as one state senator wants to keep vehicles traveling within 10 mph of the speed limit.

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

Teslarati

Porsche unveiled its Macan EV today, bringing its second all-electric car to market and releasing some interesting details regarding its performance and power. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1

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