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Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature

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The team found that cold weather saps about 25% of range when cruising at 70 mph compared with the same conditions in mild weather. Other findings showed that the Mustang Mach-E stood out for having the most accurate range prediction—the indicated range used vs. the actual miles driven. Each test day was clear and sunny.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 Range is an estimated 85 miles (137 km).

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Tesla Model 3 fleet chosen as new law enforcement vehicle in Texas county

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It has 315 miles of range, a top speed of 162 miles per hour, and a 0-60 MPH acceleration time of just 3.1 Officers in Westport, Connecticut, revealed massive cost savings from driving an electric vehicle compared to previous combustion engine patrol units. second 0-60 MPH acceleration time, and 480 horsepower.

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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge

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Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. EV range is 19 miles. The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L Atkinson engine and an 88 kW electric motor with an eCVT hybrid power-split transaxle (HF35) and a 35 kW, 7.6 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Tesla electric motor and Porsche 911 meet in sacrilegious perfection

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Sacrilege Motors, a Connecticut-based tuner that specializes in electric conversions, has unveiled a creation that is sure to raise some eyebrows — a Tesla-powered 1992 Porsche 911 Cabriolet. It also features a 62 kWh battery pack that provides the sports car with a range of 200 miles.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

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The subcategories are broken down as follows: Acceleration and Top Speed Testing: “Acceleration: To determine the ability of each test vehicle to accelerate from a standing start to 60 mph, 80 mph, 100 mph, and determine the distance to reach 100 mph and 120 mph.”

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Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US

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The Prius Plug-in is available in 15 states (California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and Hawaii). The 2014 Prius Plug-in is also eligible for the State of California’s HOV lane sticker. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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