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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 The all-electric range (AER) is now up to 320 miles, a 20% range increase over the 2023 model. of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 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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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. With strong encouragement and support of the Ford team, a robust charging network and a great car, the 1,796 miles was as pleasant and easy to drive as it would be in any other car.

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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 While this performance feat is certainly impressive, it detracts from the primary goal of electric vehicles which is to help reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector as quickly as possible.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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Driving mostly in the Eco or Comfort modes confirmed what we know about Genesis, that they are conservative when it comes to the all-electric driving range. The smile inducing torque at any speed is what makes driving an electric car so special, and thankfully the GV60 Performance AWD did not disappoint. The magic button.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The UX 250h has respectable performance, thanks to the extra power from the twin electric motors. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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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.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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As a city car, this is fine, but it didn’t make it viable as all other electric cars had the ability to go a whole lot further. of torque, good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 We reviewed the last year of this small but fun EV, noting its limitations, not the least of which was an 84-mile driving range.