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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. Level 1 (120v) charging is practical when a charge of approximately 5 mph is acceptable, while Level 2 and Level 3 must be utilized for a faster charge. In California, it is 134 mpg. Most public chargers are Level 2 or Level 3.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. The Polestar 2 is the first EV of a full line-up of all-electric vehicles coming from the Swedish company. The 0 to 60 time of 6.8

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. The smile inducing silky power and torque was strong, especially in Sport mode, where we turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 The G90 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.27

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Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV

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A sleek Rolls The Rolls-Royce 10 , with 10 indicating the horsepower, was the first car produced in 1904 by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce who started their company with that model. The performance was impressive, with the 6,559-pound Spectre returning 0-60 mph runs at 4.4 It was redesigned and wind tunnel-tested to be more aerodynamic.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 The GV60 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.29 Rising to the top of the EV pack. seconds while using the Boost Mode.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

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The Solterra shines in town and on the open road, with acceleration more than adequate (0-60 mph in 6.0 Along with active grille shutters, spending time in the wind tunnel paid off as the air flow is directed around, over and under in such a way to get the coefficient of drag (C d ) to a low 0.28. We were impressed with the 3.7

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6 Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34 But what comes with owning a Lexus that makes it so different from owning a Toyota, the parent company of Lexus? In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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