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Updated Volkswagen 2017 e-Golf EPA-rated at 125 miles, 119 MPGe combined; pricing to come

Green Car Congress

In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. The 2017 e-Golf runs zero to 60 mph faster than its predecessor—now in 9.6 seconds—and its top speed increases to 93 mph.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

Green Car Congress

Siemens Rail Systems and Cummins are partnering to bring EPA Tier 4 compliant locomotives to market. This modular system minimizes space claim and improves fuel efficiency, lowering the overall cost of operation. Under the agreement, Cummins QSK95 diesel engines will be used in Siemens’ diesel electric locomotives in the US.

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Nio ET5 Traveling is a phenomenal electrical wagon

Baua Electric

The cost of the ET5 Traveling with out the battery drops to 228,000 renminbi (roughly $32,000). The estimated length with the most important battery is 347 miles, even though as slow at the WLTP cycle which isn’t as strict because the EPA cycle. Because of rear folding seats, most bank measures a beneficiant 45.9 cubic ft.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

Green Car Congress

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. These are competitive with other smaller EVs, but the EcoBoost V6 F-150 version tops 520 miles of EPA range with a 26-gallon gas tank. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 kWh over the 1,796-mile trip at an estimated retail cost of $203.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

EV Life

Both come with a 200-hp electric motor, provide an EPA-estimated 247 miles in range, and are available in front-wheel drive only. Available Chevrolet Bolt EUV Trims At a Glance Chevrolet Bolt EUV Version Price Range Top Speed 0-60 mph EV Tax Credit State/Local Incentives Bolt EUV LT $27,795 247 miles 90 mph 6.8