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2012 Tesla Model S Beats 2013 BMW M5 In Straight-Line Drag Race

Green Car Reports

There’s no denying that electric cars have lots of torque from standstill, meaning they can out-accelerate most cars in the stop-light derby to 30 mph. Could a car like the 2012 Tesla [NASDAQ:TSLA] Model S Performance beat a BMW M5 in a 0-100 mph drag race, for example? Automobile Magazine’s Ezra Dyer.

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

Green Car Congress

mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds. The record time was set by race car driver Nicki Thiim as part of Sachsenring Record Day, which was organized by Auto Bild Sportscars magazine and the tire manufacturer Michelin. Its maximum torque rose to 800 N·m (590 lb-ft). seconds and to 200 km/h (124.3

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Mercedes-AMG Brings Entry-Trim SL 43 to America

The Truth About Cars

Exclusively rear-wheel drive, an AMG 9-speed automatic is part of the deal and 60 mph should appear in less than 5 seconds. Gearheads insist this configuration was actually the one to get, despite the V8 option grabbing all the magazine headlines. They were probably right.

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Speeding: Top Causes, Tough Consequences

Green Fleet Magazine

For every 10 mph a driver travels over 50 mph, their risk of being involved in a fatal collision doubles. So why do drivers continue to speed? An expert explores the subject.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

Green Car Congress

And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. In recent Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing , the EcoBoost Police Interceptor beat all competitive police cars from General Motors and Chrysler in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. hours in every 10-hour shift.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

Green Car Congress

And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. In recent Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing , the EcoBoost Police Interceptor beat all competitive police cars from General Motors and Chrysler in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. hours in every 10-hour shift.

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Volvo Trucks extends XE fuel efficiency package to 16L engine

Green Car Congress

The XE16 package reduces cruising rpm from 1425 to 1225 at 62 mph (100 km/h), yielding about a 3% fuel efficiency improvement. XE13 also received a 2012 Top 20 product award from Heavy Duty Trucking magazine. ratio instead of the 3.73 rear axle often specified on North American LCVs.

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