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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. 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. kWh over the 1,796-mile trip at an estimated retail cost of $203.

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

Green Car Congress

The system will enable the new advanced bus platform to achieve 45-70% increased fuel economy over average diesel powertrains and more than double the fuel economy improvement of hybrid-electrics, contributing to an overall lower cost of ownership for transit authorities and reduced emissions.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

Green Car Congress

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

EV Adoption

Last week Tesla revealed that its new Model S Plaid EV could reach a speed of near 200 MPH and reach 0 to 60 MPH in 1.99 At the Plaid launch event Elon Musk said that the Plaid was “faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo.”. Excuse me if I don’t get all giddy with excitement.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

Clean Fleet Report

with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft.

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Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

The drivers gave the cars high ratings for acceleration, regenerative braking, and no vehicle downtime due to regular maintenance.” Even in colder months when driving consumes more energy, driving an electric car for 1,000 miles will cost less than $40. Charging is much cheaper than gas. We update you with EV news monthly.

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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. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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