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DragTimes Takes Tesla Plaid Model S On Track — 0–60 MPH: 2.01 seconds, 0–100 km/h: 2.11 seconds, 0–100 MPH: 4:19 seconds

CleanTechnica EVs

On their second day of owning a Tesla Plaid Model S, DragTimes took the new vehicle to Orlando Speedway for a full set of performance tests, including 0–60 mph, 0–100 km/h, 60–130 mph, 100–150 mph, 1/8 mile, and 1/4 mile — just to name a few. Brooks noted that DragTimes got invited out by Diablo […].

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Polestar 2 electric car with new digital key & updated app launch 

Electric Vehicles India

Polestar 2 electric car with new digital key & updated app launch . Polestar an independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding has launched a new digital key & updated app for its Polestar 2 electric car. Polestar 2 electric car features .

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Buyers Guide: Budget EV Options for Clean Transportation

Clean Fleet Report

Price is one of the most significant roadblocks to clean transportation. Tesla, arguably the most iconic electric automaker right now, recently raised the price of several models in the U.S. Despite these trends, there are still affordable clean cars on the market today. Mini Cooper SE. Nissan Leaf.

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

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Museum Exhibit Review: 107 Years of Electric Cars. With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. Detroit Electric. 1915 Detroit Electric Model 61 Brougham.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Blink Charging

Electric cars are on the rise. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. Electric cars are much older. In fact, before burning petrol, most vehicles ran on electric batteries.

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Production Begins: 217 MPH Pininfarina Battista

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This is what happens when you give Pininfarina a blank slate, and a blank check.

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Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package Unlocks 200 MPH Top Speed & Track-Level Performance

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla enthusiasts have been waiting for this option since the electric automaker delivered the first Plaid Model S in June 2021. Tesla (TSLA) has finally unveiled the goodies that can unleash the full potential of a Model S Plaid. The automaker is now offering a hardware and software bundle called the Track Package. The Tesla […]

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