article thumbnail

Reminder: Most EVs don't deliver EPA range at 70 mph

Green Car Reports

The publication tested 22 EVs from multiple automakers at a constant speed of 70 mph to simulate highway-driving conditions. While some cars exceeded their EPA-rated ranges—one by more than 70 miles—nearly half fell short. The real-world range of EVs can vary a lot at highway speeds, Consumer Reports found in a recent test.

MPH 164
article thumbnail

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E range test: At 70 mph, true to EPA highway results

Green Car Reports

How far can the Ford Mustang Mach-E go on a highway trip at 70 mph? Just as far as the EPA ratings suggest, I recently found out in a real-world range test.

MPH 172
article thumbnail

New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

Green Car Congress

With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. 0-60 mph (21" wheels). EPA-estimated range w/ 19" wheels w/ 21" wheels. Grand Touring. Grand Touring Performance. Deliveries.

article thumbnail

Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

Green Car Congress

Siemens Rail Systems and Cummins are partnering to bring EPA Tier 4 compliant locomotives to market. The lighter weight of these locomotives ensures the ability to safely operate the locomotives at speeds of up to 125 mph (201 km/h) more efficiently, requiring less maintenance.

EPA 301
article thumbnail

EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

Green Car Congress

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

article thumbnail

Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Fisker estimates that the EPA range of the front-wheel-drive, single-motor Fisker Ocean Sport will be 250 miles on a single charge, using a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery cell chemistry in Touring Range packs to be supplied by CATL. The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9

Fisker 449
article thumbnail

Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

Green Car Congress

The EPA provides further information on how renewable energy certificates are used to account for renewable electrcity generation and use. Both models come with standard dual-motor power, providing up to 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft (664 N·m) of torque in boost mode, allowing them 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.5

Audi 397