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Electric Car Sales, Hybrid Hondas, Audi Holds DC Diesel Rally: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: When it comes to charging an electric car on the street, urban drivers get creative; the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated at 47 mpg combined; and Audi pushes lawmakers to give its diesels a “fair shot.” ” All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

350 kW, 800-volt DC charging capability. Charging is through Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V) and DC Fast Charging. Chevrolet has confirmed 100 miles can be added in about 10 minutes when charging with 350 kW DC fast charging. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. all-electric miles. ?? 42 miles, with all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

Drivers of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and trucks pay a fuel tax when filling up a a gas station/convenience store and then the gas station owners send payment to the tax authorities in their state. In the 20 year period of 1997-2017, the average miles per gallon (MPG) of new passenger cars increased to 39.4

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. But when including the electric range of 25 miles, the city and highway combined number is 56 MPGe. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg.

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Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV

Clean Fleet Report

Big wheels Power and Range Clean Feet Report drove the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand’s first all-electric car. It is unlikely that Spectre owners will charge away from their home, but the adventurous ones can visit a DC fast charger station, where at a peak of 190 kW can take the battery from 10-80% in about 34 minutes.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

Clean Fleet Report

kW onboard charger 150 kW maximum DC charging 4,564-4,619 curb weight All Electric Driving Range: 196-220 miles Hitting the Road The immediate thought when sliding behind the wheel is the RZ 450e has a high level of fit and finish; once underway, you notice a substantial road feel. front and 124.3 rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 seconds 71.4

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