article thumbnail

Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

Green Car Congress

Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 ELR’s battery can be charged using either a 120- or 240-volt charger. inch vented rear rotors that improve 60-to-0 mph stopping distance by nearly 12%. 2016 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.

Cadillac 150
article thumbnail

Jaguar Land Rover providing I-PACE EVs for ground support for Rolls-Royce’s electric flight speed record attempt

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ ( earlier post ) will take to the skies for the first time in the coming weeks as it works towards a world-record attempt with a target speed of 300+ mph (480+ km/h). The current speed record for an all-electric plane—set by Siemens in 2017—is 210 mph.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

Clean Fleet Report

The performance was impressive, with the 5,170-pound EQE returning 0-60 mph runs at 5.2 A 240 volt/32 amp home charger will take 9.25 The LED digital headlights have the ability to project images onto the road, such as warning symbols of road work, no-entry, stop and yield, driving guidelines on narrow roads and several others.

article thumbnail

Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

Green Car Congress

kWh at a voltage of 308 volts. mph) the electric motor can generate the drive alone. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine.

Audi 243
article thumbnail

Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Answer: Tesla already is making the fully electric sports luxury Roadster; Nissan will manufacture the five-passenger all-electric Leaf from late 2010; Fisker will make the first deliveries of its luxury Karma later this year; and GM’s Chevrolet Volt is a four-passenger hatchback due at some dealerships later this year. General Motors.

Plug-in 140
article thumbnail

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic EV

Clean Fleet Report

The performance was impressive, with the 5,888-pound EQS returning 0-60 mph runs at 3.7 A 240-volt/32-amp home charger will take 11.25 The digital LED headlights have the ability to project images onto the road, such as warning symbols of road work, no-entry, stop and yield, driving guidelines on narrow roads and several others.

article thumbnail

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. The 2900 miles traveled by the Volt, drawing upon its combustion engine, produced far less CO 2 since the Volt uses a small and more efficient engine.

PHEV 150