EV range in cold weather drops steeply on EVs, but it really varies by model. A study reminds us that choosing an EV is also related to your local air quality and health. And we took a close look at the Cadillac Lyriq. This and more, at Green Car Reports.
The Cadillac lyriq was one of the finalists for our 2023 Best Green Cars to Buy Report, and it signaled a lot of firsts. It’s not just the first mass-produced vehicle built around GM’s Ultium propulsion strategy; it’s Cadillac’s first EV, slated to go all-electric by the end of the decade. We look at why it’s more than a harbinger of millions of future electric cars. From first drives, it has been an impressive luxury car in its own right and is shaping up to be a good value.
Electric vehicle range is affected when driving in cold weather. While we know this much, a new report from battery analysis company Recurrent indicates that how much the real-world winter EV driving range varies by model.
And choosing an electric vehicle is not just a choice for the planet and reducing carbon emissions; it’s an investment in better local air quality. And according to a new Cornell University study, drawn from extensive EPA data modeling, the effects are pretty clear: In just five US metropolitan areas, for example Switching to electric cars could save nearly 2,500 lives every yearthanks to cleaner air and reduced exhaust emissions.
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