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Rivian R2 production, Kia EV3 debut date, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News

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EVs are already having a big effect on gasoline demand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has confirmed that its compact EV3 electric SUV is production-bound and will arrive next year. and China could contribute to a significant cut in gasoline demand in 2024. Kia confirms the EV3 for production.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5

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Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with Lightning

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The Mach-E is Ford’s only dedicated electric vehicle, with no gasoline equivalent. In the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, the design cues and prancing-horse logos still deal out an overstated hand of pony-car attitude. Yet it won’t let you, or anyone driving near you, mistake it for anything but a member of the Mustang family.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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Although the company (both the brand and the larger Volkswagen Group) has been researching electromobility for a number of years; has previously outlined accelerating implementation of electric drive projects (e.g., earlier post ); and currently has two battery-electric passenger cars on the market (e-Up!

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Currently, there’s an ongoing debate about the future of the electric vehicle, which Hyundai condensed into two approaches: Store more electricity on-board using more/larger batteries. Create electricity on-board with hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. Hyundai is taking the second approach. —John Krafcik.

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

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The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is one of this year’s most important new electric vehicles. 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Equinox EV is “normal” for mass market Crucially, the electric Equinox has few of the peculiarities that can make EVs seem foreign to first-time shoppers. That segment is the largest single piece of the U.S.

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First Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV plugs a benchwarmer into the grid

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It signals plug-in-hybrid-like electric range for the commute, without any need for hydrogen—a departure from the modest, hybrid-sized packs that have been typical in fuel-cell passenger vehicles up until now. per kg—roughly the energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline. Nowhere in sight. That’s about $144 to fill its 4.3-kg

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