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Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo

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Honda claims it has the “highest standard driving range in its class.” Other key features include Google built-in, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a wireless phone charger. With the $7,500 EV tax credit, the 2024 Honda Prologue price falls as low as $39,900 (without destination).

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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In the standard configuration, it has a capacity of 280 liters (9.9 The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron comes standard with a charging system comprising a control unit with graphical display, and a portable charging unit for the car with two power cables with the 120V and 240V plugs. US gal) fuel tank are located over the rear axle.

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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

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In October, the Texas attorney general accused Google of violating the state’s biometric privacy law, saying the Nest home-automation device “records—without consent—friends, children, grandparents, and guests who stop by, and then stores their voiceprints indefinitely.” Forensic speaker comparison is primarily investigative.

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Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40k

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As of now, every version of both cars qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit —now a point-of-sale purchase rebate for eligible buyers. Chevy’s comparison sheet specifically notes its center screen is larger (17.7 Shoppers can choose the standard LT or “more expressive” RS trim. inches) than that of the Tesla Model Y (15.4

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 The level of regeneration can be set on the touchscreen, opting between Light, Standard and Firm, the latter of which we selected in conjunction with the Standard setting for One Pedal Driving with the Creep Mode turned off. The lift gate is power-operated.

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Acura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]

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By January 2024, we got official pricing, which was a bit higher than initially promised unless you include the maximum federal tax credits available in the US, which this model should qualify for. For the sake of comparison, here are how the performance specs break down by trim, including the S-Line.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. The US standard is 120V@60hz the UK standard is 240V@50Hz. Same goes for video cables.