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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

Green Car Congress

The positive results from this test indicate that we can downsize our battery pack, reducing cost and weight of the vehicle, and still achieve the 40 mile all-electric range needed for optimized typical driving. The main difference is that our electric powertrain can be used in larger vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks. Jim Spellman.

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Proterra Catalyst electric bus sets records at Altoona in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration

Green Car Congress

Proterra’s new 40' bus is more energy efficient per mile than most light-duty trucks and SUVs on the road today. The Proterra 40' Catalyst also achieved 0-20 mph acceleration in 6.7 The bus is powered either by an advanced Lithium Titanate fast-charge energy storage pack or an NMC extended range energy storage system.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Ford plans to lead in vehicle electrification by committing $22 billion to electrifying its cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks through 2025. 0 – 60 mph: 4.5 Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles. Extended Range Battery. 0 – 60 mph: 5.0 Extended-Range Battery. of torque.

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