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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. Richard Steiner (right) and his Waverley at the Hoosier EVA 2021 NDEW event. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. I’m able to import it as a 1908 Waverley Electric touring sedan.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. Richard Steiner (right) and his Waverley at the Hoosier EVA 2021 NDEW event. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. I’m able to import it as a 1908 Waverley Electric touring sedan.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the deflectors of smooth underbody panels that block air going to the engine when in electric mode, and tiny rear lamp fins to improve air flow, resulting in a 0.24 coefficient of drag.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

The suspension set-up for the 2,765-pound Rio had electric power steering, 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/65 Michelin ProContact tires, front MacPherson struts, a coupled rear Torsion Beam axle and shock absorbers at both ends. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Story by John Faulkner.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

Clean Fleet Report

All-season, but not the most fun The variable ratio electric-power assist steering was neutral and provided accurate turning results, with the leather-wrapped steering wheel having a good, solid feel. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.