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Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV completes EPA testing: 33 miles electric range, 77 MPGe

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The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. kWh lithium-ion battery that drives a 90-kW electric motor on the rear axle with 184 lb.-ft. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles.

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2024 LEAF pricing starts at $28,140 for 149 miles of range

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LEAF S (MSRP $28,140) features a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery and an EPA-estimated range of up to 149 miles. Nissan LEAF was recently refreshed for the 2023 model year with an updated exterior design and streamlined model lineup of LEAF S and LEAF SV PLUS, representing the most-requested customer configurations.

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PPG receives $2.2M from DOE to study coatings applications in automotive lithium-ion batteries

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PPG received funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for research into the use of two versatile, high-output processes in the production of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery electrodes. PPG was the first company to commercialize cathodic EPD, an industry standard for protecting vehicle panels and components from corrosion.

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New Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid with Gen 4 hybrid technology delivers EPA-estimated 100 MPGe combined, 37 miles AER

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The new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, with a fourth-generation technology system, offers a best-in-class EPA-estimated economy rating of 100 MPGe combined and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range. kWh lithium-ion battery is sited below the second-row seats, rather than occupying a significant portion of the cargo area.

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Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan to start from $74,900

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Starting from $74,900, and with up to 305 miles of range according to EPA estimates, the 2023 EQE Sedan arrives in US dealerships in the fall. The Premium entry-level trim features standard equipmen including the MBUX infotainment system with 12.8" Fitted standard with a 90.6 Fitted standard with a 90.6 driver display.

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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. EPA ratings for select EVs. Volkswagen of America, Inc. 2015 e-Golf.

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Chevrolet Spark EV EPA-rated at 119 MPGe and 82-mile range

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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