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Tiny Eli Zero urban EV priced at $11,990, goes up to 90 miles—slowly

Baua Electric

feet long, the aluminum two-seat Eli Zero is classified as a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) in the U.S. As such, it has a top speed of just 25 mph. Eli plans to sell vehicles “through local distributors and dealer partners” and claims to have an assembly plant capable of producing 4,000 vehicles per year.

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New Energy and City of Roanoke, VA to demonstrate MotionPower System for generating electricity from moving cars at the Roanoke Civic Center

Green Car Congress

According to NET, MotionPower-Express is suited for installation where vehicles are traveling faster than 15 mph and are slowing down before stopping, including: parking lots, border crossings, exit ramps, neighborhoods with traffic calming zones, rest areas, toll booths, and travel plazas.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. Max speed: 10 mph (16 km/h). A: The Razor E100 goes up to 10 mph (16 km/h). The switch will light up red when on. Still, we would have appreciated some visibility.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

Green Car Congress

At the 25 mph speed limit in the study, drivers traveled the length of nearly three football fields during this time. The new studies were conducted with participants driving the various cars at 25 mph or less around a 2.7-mile A head-mounted LED light flashed red every three to five seconds at the edge of a driver’s left eye.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. The Maserati Levante Trofeo is unique, even in Southern California, where every luxury car sold runs free on the highways and can be found in the most exclusive neighborhoods. Five-Seat Speedster. Dynamic Presence. A smooth design.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. The automatic transmission is operated by a pistol-grip shifter sending all that power to the rear wheels.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. A 33% percent reduction in energy consumption for heating/cooling of vehicle occupants.

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