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VW ID. SPACE VIZZION electric concept makes global debut in LA

Green Car Congress

SPACE VIZZION electric concept—the seventh concept built off of the MEB platform—at a special event in Los Angeles. SPACE VIZZION sprints to 60 mph from rest in just 5.0 seconds and the maximum speed is electronically limited to 109 mph. Volkswagen unveiled the ID. The Volkswagen ID. The 4Motion version of the ID.

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

EV Match

Personally, I have been an EV driver for nearly a decade, and am the proud owner of a 2012 second generation Toyota RAV-4 EV, a trusty car that has been with me through many life experiences and of which fewer than 2,500 were produced (this makes me feel especially cool). Photo courtesty of dot.LA.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Surge in EVSE essential EV sales are accelerating and are expected to grow exponentially , EV buyers taking personal action to fight the climate crisis , and/or discovering that EVs are safer, faster, more economical , and more fun to drive. In California, it is 134 mpg. Most public chargers are Level 2 or Level 3.

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3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3 At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrically powered functions such as the climate control, heated seats and heated exterior mirrors for more efficient energy management. seconds (–0.7

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Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act

Clean Fleet Report

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act Marketing Renewable and Sustainable Energy At 200 MPH Environmental car racing: an oxymoron? It fits perfectly with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as it addresses climate warming. Not so much as you would think, especially with technology changing fast.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

Green Car Congress

The target buyers have strong personal convictions on the environment, oil use, and cutting edge technology. “ Maximum vehicle speed in Normal mode is 85 mph (137 km/h); maximum in Sport mode, which also has a more aggressive accelerator pedal feel, is 100 mph (161 km/h). He or she owns a home, which is perhaps solar-powered.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 As part of the Cold Climate Package ($640 option) there is a heated windshield and headlight washer jets, and a heated steering wheel. second range. Story by John Faulkner.

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