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Why electric car buyers need to weigh the pros and cons of all-wheel drive

admin — Wed, 03 May 2023 19:25:00 +0000

All-wheel-drive in an EV means better performance but less range. Ford All-wheel drive has different advantages and disadvantages in electric cars. AWD EVs have an extra motor, which consumes more energy and decreases range. For some buyers, AWD capability may not be worth the reduced driving range. The new wave of electric vehicles is shaking … Continue reading Why electric car buyers need to weigh the pros and cons of all-wheel drive →

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Hummer EV SUV official range announced: 3X truck tops 350 miles

admin — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Green,GMC,Hummer,Truck,SUV,Electric,Luxury,Off-Road Vehicles,Performance Continue reading Hummer EV SUV official range announced: 3X truck tops 350 miles Hummer EV SUV official range announced: 3X truck tops 350 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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GM CEO Mary Barra predicts mass electrification will take decades

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:40:00 +0000

Filed under: Green,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,Autonomous,Electric Continue reading GM CEO Mary Barra predicts mass electrification will take decades GM CEO Mary Barra predicts mass electrification will take decades originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 9 Jun 2020 13:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Recycle Your Battery!

Ozzie — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 15:47:48 +0000

Here at Freeman Grapevine, we like to be aware of any “footprints” our dealership can potentially leave on our environment. Take your car battery, for example. When most green-minded folks think about being stewards of our planet, they’re more likely to have visions of planting trees and cleaning streams than pondering their car battery’s place in the universe. Understandable…there’s a … Continue reading Recycle Your Battery! →

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“Slime” your tires to help prevent flats

Ozzie — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:00:30 +0000

As much as I wish I was talking about the movie Ghostbusters, I’m, in fact, talking about a product that will reduce the likelihood of having to change a flat tire on the side of a busy highway. It’s called Slime PowerSpare Flat Repair and it can be a lifesaver if you were to pick … Continue reading “Slime” your tires to help prevent flats →

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You Can Save Money and Be Green Without Owning a Hybrid!

Ozzie — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 18:11:12 +0000

At Freeman Grapevine, we are always wanting to save you money. There is a lot of expense that goes into owing a car, fuel being a big one. Even if you don’t own a hybrid or an electric, you can do your part in reducing your emissions. I know these things get hard to remember … Continue reading You Can Save Money and Be Green Without Owning a Hybrid! →

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Do you recycle your car battery when it’s time?

Ozzie — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:09:12 +0000

Here at Freeman Grapevine, we like to think of ourselves hyper-concious about the any “footprints” our Dallas Buick dealership can potentially leave on our environment. Take your car battery, for example. When most green-minded folks think about being stewards of our planet, they’re more likely to have visions of planting trees and cleaning streams than pondering their car battery’s place in the … Continue reading Do you recycle your car battery when it’s time? →

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Increase Your New Car’s Performance Today!

Ozzie — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:48:05 +0000

The performance of a new car is always related to the amount of fuel consumed by it. However, a new car’s performance can be increased in certain ways without negatively affecting the gas mileage of a car. Given below are few tips from autoblog.net: Performance chips: Computer chips that operate most new cars these days … Continue reading Increase Your New Car’s Performance Today! →

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More Fuel Saving Tips!

Ozzie — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:54:24 +0000

It’s getting into the Summer months and the price of gasoline has been hovering around $3.50 per gallon here in North Texas. I can’t complain, it’s much higher in the Western states ($4.40 in Hawaii). It’s still a beating on my wallet when I have to fill up my tank, though, and I’m always looking … Continue reading More Fuel Saving Tips! →

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What Exactly is E85?

Ozzie — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:26:30 +0000

I was filling up my car the other day and I noticed an E85 pump. Being in the auto industry, I knew this was coming, but it still made me do a double take, so I wanted to write a post about what exactly E85 is and what happens if you put it your car … Continue reading What Exactly is E85? →

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