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https://opoli.com , a ridesharing service and app based in SanDiego, has partnered with China-based BYD Motors Inc, which will provide 50 e6 EVs to the Opoli fleet as part of a green initiative. Opoli has been allotted charging spaces at the docking station at the SanDiego International Airport.
Electrify America is sourcing the chargers from Envision Solar, a SanDiego-based sustainable technology company. The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 The EV ARC 2020 is a transportable, solar-powered electric vehicle-charging infrastructure product.
Last week the SanDiego-based electric bicycle company Juiced Bikes unveiled its newest e-bike , the RipRacer. more… The post Closer look at Juiced Bikes’ new 28 MPH ‘fun-sized’ RipRacer electric bike appeared first on Electrek.
The RAV4 EV will go on sale in late summer 2012 through select dealers, initially in four major California metropolitan markets including Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County and SanDiego, with an MSRP of the RAV4 is $49,800. In Sport mode, the vehicle reaches 0-60 mph in 7.0
mile closed-course track for 1,000 miles nonstop at an average speed of 60 mph, with a GCW of 76,000 lbs. On the Evolution of Efficiency cross-country tour, which ran 2,400 miles from SanDiego, CA., The optimally spec’d Cascadia Evolution was tested at the Continental Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas. to Gastonia, NC.,
But now the SanDiego-based electric bike company is branching out into a new class of rides with a more beach cruiser-esque model known as the Cafe Cruiser. more… The post Ride1Up launches 28 MPH Cafe Cruiser dual-rider electric bike with low entry price appeared first on Electrek.
Full disclosure: Jeep flew me to SanDiego/Carlsbad and fed and housed me for two nights so that I could drive the Wagoneer S. The ride was pleasant on glass-smooth SoCal roads, but it was way too stiff over some broken pavement in the SanDiego suburb of La Jolla. Tire noise was non-existent.
Markets which will participate in the BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) US field trial when it begins in summer 2011 include the New York metro market; the Greater Los Angeles Are; SanDiego; the Greater San Francisco and Sacramento areas; select markets in Connecticut; and Boston. Acceleration from 0-60 mph requires approximately 8.5
The overall system sizing and all major components were optimized for class-leading efficiency, with each major subsystem and many new components being redesigned to deliver the gains, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium this week in SanDiego.
The 2017 e-Golf runs zero to 60 mph faster than its predecessor—now in 9.6 seconds—and its top speed increases to 93 mph. At the same time, the maximum torque of the electric motor has been boosted from 199 pound-feet to 214 lb-ft. Using 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the EPA has estimated an annual fuel cost of just $550.
The trip is set to go from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to Dog Beach in SanDiego, California, featuring four different groups taking the Tesla Cybertruck, the Chevy Silverado EV, the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning.
GM has simplified the two-mode hybrid system for application in front-wheel drive vehicles—the Saturn VUE being the first instance ( earlier post )—while retaining its functionality and capability, according to Mark Selogie, Senior Manager Power Electronics, GM Powertrain, speaking at the SAE Hybrid Symposium in SanDiego (11-12 Feb).
The ActiveE will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, SanDiego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011. A fleet of more than 1000 BMW ActiveE vehicles will provide further valuable insights into the everyday use of the vehicle.
Maybe when they strap-in and experience a blistering, snap-your-head-back zero-to-60 mph of 2.7 Dropping the power top (at up-to 30 mph) took 14 seconds (raising it takes 16 seconds), was a big hit with the wondering public as it disappeared and reappeared from the power trunk. seconds, their smile will be the tell for what they think.
Three weeks ago we spent the day shooting at the Kick Gas Festival in SanDiego. It costs about the same as a good full suspension mountain bike ($2600), goes 20 mph without pedaling, and runs 20 miles on a charge if you don’t pedal at all. 0 to 20 in seconds, pedaling optional. Well, that day changed our minds.
The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, SanDiego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. BMW ActiveE. Click to enlarge.
Urban maglev should require a maximum speed of about 100 mph. Usually the vehicle must be equipped with wheels or other forms of support for takeoff and landing because an EDS levitation design will not operate at speeds below approximately 20 mph. Obtaining rights of way in an urban area will be very challenging.
Drive more than 350 miles on a single charge (Long Range model) and go from zero-to-60 mph in about three seconds (Performance model). seconds (the single motor version will take you 265 miles on a single charge, but takes seven seconds to reach 60 mph). Hard to beat Highway 1 down the California coast. Planning Your Trip.
Performance specs include a top speed of 55+ mph, a cruise speed of 20 to 30 mph, a range of up to 100 miles at idle or 30 miles at 25 mph cruise speed, peak power of 550 kW, and continuous power of 425 kW. It features 740 hp of power, 1,007 lb⋅ft of torque, a dual-prop drive, contra-rotating propellers and trimmable outdrive.
The aerodynamically-inspired Aptera 2e goes from zero to 60 in under 10 seconds, tops out at 90 mph and has already received nearly 4,000 deposits, which are fully refundable and remain in an escrow account. “There’s no one who’s more anxious than we are to put the 2e on the road.
After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in SanDiego County, here are our initial thoughts. Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (
kWh battery pack Est. 0-62 mph time is 9.4 kWh battery pack Est. 0-62 mph time of 8.2 California Unveils DC Charging Station for Trucks SanDiego Gas and Electric (SG&E) showcased four public, direct current (DC) fast chargers at truck stop just north of Otay Mesa Port of Entry.
In a few unofficial runs, the Prius AWD we were driving, with dual motors and 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque, did 0-60 mph in about 7.0 Toyota lists the Prius FWD with a single motor going 0-60 mph in 7.2 Our time was spent on dry pavement negotiating SanDiego County highways and city traffic.
Ride1Up , the SanDiego-based electric bike retailer known for some of the best value commuter e-bikes on the market, has spent much of the last year expanding into new categories such as electric mopeds and adventure e-bikes.
In a few timed 0-60 mph runs we averaged a respectable 7.6 The three hours of seat time at the media event in SanDiego County gave us an opportunity to see what a CVT can do, especially when climbing mountains. The turbocharged 1.5-liter Running on 91 octane, the EPA rates the ADX AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined.
Ride1Up , a SanDiego-based electric bicycle maker known for an increasingly broad range of affordably-priced electric bikes, is trying to make its e-bikes even more accessible. The company just announced that effective immediately, it is cutting prices on nearly its entire lineup. Massive sales are nothing new in the e-bike industry.
Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Clean Fleet Report had a few hours in the 2022 Ioniq 5 on a wet day, leaving downtown SanDiego, climbing to 4,226-feet going to Julian, an 1850s silver mining town now known for its apples. Single electric motor. 225/320 hp.
But SanDiego-based Ride1Up, which has long prided itself on offering affordably-priced yet high-performance commuter electric bikes, managed to deliver its Brose-powered high-speed electric bikes for what seemed like a steal at the time. We rarely see them on budget-focused electric bikes.
Aventon, the SanDiego-based electric bike brand known for pushing the budget electric bike market into higher quality territory, has just announced its highest-performance model yet. The bike is available in four frame sizes of S, M, L, and XL. All models feature 29×2.4″ Maxxis tires except for the S frame size, which includes 27.5×2.4″
In 212 miles driving through Orange and SanDiego Counties in Southern California we averaged 42.2 The engine was quiet at 65+ mph, but when under demanding acceleration it was buzzy and loud. Running on regular unleaded, the hybrid system along with the CVT are designed to err on the side of fuel efficiency and not performance.
As the power, torque and transmissions would indicate, the Hybrid Max is quicker in 0-60 mph runs at 5.7 There was no hunting for the right gear as we wound our way through the back hills of Northern SanDiego County. Both engines run on 87 octane, but don’t plug in for electricity. seconds, while the Hybrid comes in at 7.6.
The performance was impressive, with the 5,681-pound EQE returning 0-60 mph runs at 4.7 We tried both at 65 mph on Interstate 5 in SanDiego County, on a bright sunshine day, and found them to work equally as well. The well-distributed weight gave the EQE a balanced and confident ride.
Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating SanDiego County highways and back country winding roads. seconds was fast enough to merge onto freeways and pass big rigs. The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging.
The 6-speed automatic, with paddle shifters, can take the Tonale 0-60 mph in about 5.8 Clean Fleet Report drove the Tonale PHEV 242 miles through the Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and SanDiego, averaging 57 mpg. Dynamic Driving mode delivered 0-60 mph times of 5.6 seconds for the 4,133-pound Tonale.
It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph). I had it shipped to EV West in SanDiego and they kept it for a year, converted it, and sent it back to me. It went up to 50 mph.”. In 2000, “I decided my next car would be an EV when there was really nothing on the market,” White continued. “I
The Electric Cadillac The 2024 Lyric comes in either all-wheel drive (AWD) or rear wheel drive (RWD) with the RWD configuration getting one motor producing 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque for an EPA rated 314 mile all-electric driving range, and 0 – 60 mph in about 5.45
Its a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20 wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 819W peak. quick specs Motor: 300W (819W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (45 mi) or 130 km (80 mi) with long range battery) Battery: 48V 7.8
Its a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20 wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 819W peak. quick specs Motor: 300W (819W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (45 mi) or 130 km (80 mi) with long range battery) Battery: 48V 7.8
Its a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20 wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 819W peak. quick specs Motor: 300W (819W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (45 mi) or 130 km (80 mi) with long range battery) Battery: 48V 7.8
It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 819W peak. quick specs Motor: 300W (819W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (45 mi) or 130 km (80 mi) with long range battery) Battery: 48V 7.8
It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 819W peak. quick specs Motor: 300W (819W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (45 mi) or 130 km (80 mi) with long range battery) Battery: 48V 7.8
After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and SanDiego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 The Advance can go 248 miles while the Performance is rated by the U.S. EPA at 235 miles. Ready to take you there.
Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop never exceeding 45 mph and encountering many stop lights, experienced a far greater all-electric range of 46.2 SanDiego to San Francisco? Ready to ride.
Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 The NX had minimal body leans sweeping corners at 55-65 mph as the AWD kept handling manageable and predictable. That is SanDiego to San Francisco, with about 100 miles of range remaining. NX 350h AWD. seconds, which is 1.5 NX 450h+ AWD. Let the sun shine in.
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