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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. seconds to 60 mph. This is just a taste.

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Green Car Congress

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. In qualifying mode, the all-wheel-drive car has a peak system output of more than 800 kW (1,088 PS).

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Lightweight Edison2 E85 Car Wins Mainstream Class X-Prize; Two Battery Electric Vehicles Take Alternative Class Prizes

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The $5 Million Mainstream Class Winner was the Edison2 Very Light Car, running on an E85 blend, and achieving 102.5 This side-by-side two-seat battery electric car was built on a lightweight aluminum chassis and weighs in at 2,176 pounds (987 kg). The E-Tracer, is powered by AC Propulsion’s electric drive system.

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

EV Match

All of this is a long-winded way to say that we love EVs and are excited to learn about new innovations in the industry whenever they come about. That’s why we were excited to learn about the electric vehicles introduced at last month’s LA Auto Show. Photo courtesty of dot.LA.

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, made its world premiere at three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany. The most important sales markets of the new electric sports car are on these three continents. The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph).

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy.

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Green Motorsports: Subaru Hits the Track To Improve the Breed

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The racing is rough, taking place on custom-designed dirt tracks with plenty of sharp turns, berms, the traditional Joker Lap pass and 100-foot gap jumps, all at speeds of more than 100 mph. In addition, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation Subaru race car drivers make young race fans’ wishes to meet a race car driver a reality.

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