Remove Connect Remove Cost Of Remove Maintenance Remove MPH
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

Green Car Congress

When it comes to top speed, the customer can choose between two options: A maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) fulfills all requirements in city traffic and urban areas, while conserving energy and increasing range. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). High level of industry expertise.

Mercedes 170
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. Connectivity is through two front and rear USB-C ports and a USB-A port in the center console. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.”

Lexus 77
article thumbnail

Feature: Tire Care for Safety, Fuel Efficiency & Lower Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

Tires make the direct connection between your car and the road. If you were hoping that the cost of new tires would be offset by the insurance savings new tires will give you, you’re going to be disappointed. For example, if you hit a huge pothole at 50 mph, your tire may get slashed by the edge of the hole.

Fuel 83
article thumbnail

Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

It uses an infrared laser sensor built into the windshield to monitor the area in front of the SUV when traveling at speeds of about 2 to 19 mph. If the speed difference between vehicles is less than 9 mph, City Safety helps drivers avoid some crashes altogether. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph.

Vehicles 223
article thumbnail

Smith Electric Vehicles US Selects Kansas City for Electric Truck Assembly Plant; Newton Model to Be First

Green Car Congress

It has a top speed of up to 50 mph, a range on one battery charge in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16,280 lbs. In addition to its partnership agreement with Ford on the Transit Connect, SEV US Corp will expand its zero-emission product line to include other van and light truck models based on demand.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access. The light show.

Hyundai 81
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 All the connections–and knobs! Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2