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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately. The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

For ages, this writer used a gasoline-powered pressure washer, firm in the belief it ran better and more reliably than any cheap electric plug-in unit ever would. battery-powered household tools have come a long way from the Bad Old Days – and are even light years ahead in terms of performance than those on sale just a few years ago.

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Gear up for outdoor adventures with BLUETTI’s huge spring sale

Baua Electric

Spring is in the air, and BLUETTI is celebrating with some incredible deals on its lineup of best-selling power stations and battery packs to take along on your next camping trip or outdoor adventure. Plus BLUETTI is unleashing extra-special deals on two solar-powered newcomers. But don’t go it alone – bring BLUETTI! Save $250!

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Smooth Acceleration and Efficient Performance The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is powered by Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid system. liter, 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total system 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The recharging process can be viewed on a dash gauge.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

Clean Fleet Report

Since it was not a Level 2 charger, I knew it would not gain much juice overnight. I don’t understand why all chargers won’t accept credit cards just as they do at gas stations. Thanks to phone apps, I was able to find chargers at several pubs and a few hotels as well getting quick charges at several major gas stations.

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Save $300 on Denago’s City 1 e-bike at $999, EGO Power+ pole saw $269, Greenworks electric 3-tool combo, and more

Baua Electric

It is joined by the EGO Power+ 10-inch Pole Saw and Power Head at $269 , with extra ways to save, as well as the return of the popular Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 Leaf Blower Combo with 4.0Ah Battery for $600. GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike: $5,999 (Reg. Spring e-bike deals!

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