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Live web-chat with Ecotricity CEO Dale Vince on 9 Aug

Green Car Congress

He built a wind energy empire that got him on Britain’s rich list. He’s also a committed vegan, an owner of a soccer club, and he has built a custom electric sports car that goes 134 mph. He’s also a committed vegan, an owner of a soccer club, and he has built a custom electric sports car that goes 134 mph.

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Tesla Cybertruck owners share insights after Hurricane Helene encounter

Teslarati

NEWS: Some Cybertruck owners in Florida are using Wade Mode after Category 4 Hurricane Helene (up to 140 mph winds) made landfall tonight. The Tesla owner noted in later comments that a lot of people got flooded in his area. Cyber Truck pushes through the puddles with ease!

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Road Rally Review: Driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz for 5,000 miles through Europe

The Truth About Cars

The 13th edition of this rally was put on by Superlative Adventure Club , and included vehicles 10+ years old and EVs of any age. While driving with the front windows down, there was significant wind buffeting when at highway speeds. However, it effortlessly cruised at 120 km/h (75 mph) once you got there.

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News: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Performance specifications are sparse at this point, but Toyota did say the FWD single motor Prius hybrid can go 0-60 mph in 7.2 Color options will be Wind Chill Pearl, Cutting Edge, Guardian Gray, Black, Supersonic Red or Reservoir Blue. Lower, wider, faster (looking). seconds, which is 2.6 seconds faster than the outgoing model.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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 Color options will be Wind Chill Pearl, Cutting Edge, Guardian Gray, Black, Supersonic Red or Reservoir Blue.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE Nightshade

Clean Fleet Report

The engine was quiet at 65+ mph, but when under demanding acceleration it was buzzy and loud. A more rounded crossover There is a choice of six solid colors: Jet Black, Wind Chill Pearl ($425 extra cost), Barcelona Red Metallic, Celeste, Blue Crush Metallic and Sonic Silver. The SE is also the base for the Nightshade trim we tested.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 Some good surprises on the road.

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