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Tesla Model S Plaid gets its first fuel efficiency rating from the EPA

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The brand new Tesla Model S Plaid has finally been listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, sporting an impressive 101 eMPG rating with 348 miles of all-electric range. Now that the Model S Plaid has started being delivered to customers, the EPA is releasing ratings for the vehicle. Credit: EPA.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 As a result, electric-only range doubles from a previous EPA rating of 14 miles to a new EPA estimated 30-mile range. Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. seconds, 1.2

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters.

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Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD only available for employees, at least for now: report

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During the Cyber Rodeo, some attendees of the event were surprised to see that some of the Model Ys in the Giga Texas complex were listed as Standard Range AWD. Interestingly enough, these observations matched a Model Y variant that was added to the EPA website earlier this year.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. When it is, it reduces the gears’ ratios by 2:1 and limits the speed to about 53 mph. An off-road cruise control system permits low, variable, and fast crawl up to 5 mph, all with precise motor control. It offers a breakover angle of 20.3

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 It is complemented with the Equinox’s restraint systems and other standard and available safety features to manage energy in the event of a crash and help protect occupants. turbo engine offers a balance of fuel efficiency and performance.

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