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Tesla batteries will live longer than expected, survey finds

Tesla batteries retain over 90 percent of their charging power after 160,000 miles, according to data gathered by a Dutch-Belgium Tesla owners group. According to its survey of over 350 owners, the EVs dropped about 5 percent of their capacity after 50,000 miles, but lose it at a much slower rate after that. If the trend holds, most Tesla vehicles will still have 90 percent capacity after around 300,000 km (185,000 miles), and 80 percent capacity after a whopping 800,000 km (500,000 miles).

Tesla has no battery degradation warranty on its Model S and X luxury EVs, but guarantees that the Model 3 will retain 70 percent battery capacity after 120,000 miles (long-range battery) and 100,000 miles (shorter-range battery). That's a bit more generous than the one Nissan offers on the Leaf (66 percent over...
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Lexus might introduce an all-electric successor to the CT hatchback

AutoExpress says the CT could be replaced in 2020 with a model that would be offered both as a hybrid and as all-electric, built on Toyota's new TNGA global platform. The hybrid is likely to be the 177-horsepower 2.0-liter unit seen in the new European Auris, which corresponds to the new U.S. market Corolla Hatchback. The CT's successor could be sold as both a conventional hatchback and a more crossover-like version, much like the new Ford Focus and its Active trim level; Ruch says Lexus is thinking through a new approach for the CT.
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Lexus CT hatchback successor could be both hybrid and a pure EV - Autoblog

Tideland Prius Apr 16, 2018 Read More Replies: 2
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Today’s Safest Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Cars – Part One

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates cars on a five-point scale based on a series of crash tests, including frontal crash, side crash, and rollover. Recommended safety technology is also a factor, which changes depending on model-year expectations.
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Today's Safest Plug-in Hybrid And Battery-Electric Cars - Part One

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