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Hyundai unveils new ‘Active Air Skirt’ tech to increase EV range and performance

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Genesis GV60 (Source: Hyundai) Hyundai and Kia’s latest advancement , Active Air Skirt tech, is designed to minimize wind resistance during high speeds for longer range and better control. However, when traveling over 50 mph (80 km/h), the AAS is deployed when the air resistance is greater than the rolling resistance.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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In 2019, the European Union and the United States both mandated minimum noise requirements for electric vehicles operating at low speeds in order to alert nearby pedestrians: “at least 56 decibels when traveling under 12 mph (20 km/h)” in Europe and “ 43 to 64 decibels when they are moving at less than 18.6 mph” in the United States.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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For a one time fee, a Boost mode can be downloaded through the dealer. 0-60 mph: 7.7 seconds Electronically controlled top speed: 118 mph Curb Weight: 5,093 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds New angles for a big EV Light Long Range 304 miles AER 99.8 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

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RWD EV6s deliver the best range, and AWD EV6s provide the best all-weather traction and performance at a minor penalty in range, with an EPA range of 232 miles for the Short Range Light, 310 for the Long Range Light, Wind and GT-Line, 282 miles for the AWD Wind, 252 miles for the AWD GT-Line and 218 miles for the performance GT AWD.

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GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

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second 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration performance, as compared to a 6.9 The first mode blends power from the IC engine and the electric motors according to demand at up to 40 mph (64 km/h), while the second mode controls engine gearing above 40 mph. second acceleration for the baseline vehicle. Transaxle Operation.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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0 – 60 mph: 4.5 0 – 60 mph: 5.0 The most convenient and expected place to charge will be at home using the Ford Mobile Charger that is included with the purchase of a Lighting. Next was driving through the Texas Hill Country at speeds between 30 and 50 mph on gently winding rural roads. of torque.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6 The overall freeway ride was composed, but there was wind buffeting when opening only one window at speeds above 45 mph. Chevrolet includes a credit at purchase. The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L