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RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

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For Volkswagen, the new Tiguan marks the kickoff of an SUV product offensive that will significantly expand the range of vehicles offered, especially in North America. In E-mode, the Tiguan has a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h). Other plug-in hybrid components of the 4MOTION plug-in hybrid drive include: a 12.4

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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Maximum vehicle speed in Normal mode is 85 mph (137 km/h); maximum in Sport mode, which also has a more aggressive accelerator pedal feel, is 100 mph (161 km/h). kWh of useable energy at full charge. The RAV4 EV has two charge modes: Standard and Extended. Charging times. Charge modes and range.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed with a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic 1.5L

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Rolls Royce unveils the Phantom Experimental Electric; induction charging system

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The global drive program will include Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. These motors are connected to a single speed transmission with integrated differential. Pre-launch tests suggests Phantom EE should run to a range of up to 200 km (124 miles), with top speed limited to 160 km/h (99 mph).

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips. Volvo quotes 3.4

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips. Volvo quotes 3.4

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