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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

The comparison between an electric and gasoline vehicle is more than the cost of energy used (one thing to keep in mind is the retail price of electircity at a public fast-charging site is substantially higher than the cost of electricity for home charging). Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St.

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Ford F-150 Lightning prevails in two high-intensity towing tests in cold and warm climates

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Ford F-150 Lightning Range, efficiency revealed in Monroney sticker leak. To test the other side of things, Ford also tested the all-electric F-150 Lightning along State Route 68 between Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam. The F-150 Lightning Base Pro Series had 230 miles of range, according to EPA estimates.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Rally

Clean Fleet Report

Think Los Angeles to Las Vegas, where cruising Interstate 15 in comfort is all that plays on your mind as the cards are being dealt awaiting your arrival in Sin City. Charging More range There are two ways to charge, with the most common plugging into either a home or public charger, the other is through regenerative motor braking.

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Chevrolet and OnStar Give Volt Owners 24/7 Connection and Control via Wireless Smartphone Application

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet and OnStar used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as the venue to unveil a smartphone application—which GM categorizes as the auto industry’s first such—that will allow Chevrolet Volt owners 24/7 connection and control of vehicle functions and OnStar features remotely. Click to enlarge.

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