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A Deep Dive into How All-Electric Vehicles Work!

2022-02-24T15:29:07+00:00Automotive Knowledge, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center|

Battery electric vehicles or EVs use an electric motor system in place of a normal gas engine. These vehicles are plugged in to charge and run on pure electric power, which means no exhaust fumes, or other fuel components such as fuel pump or fuel tank. Here is a breakdown of the 9 key components of an EV. Click the photo to be referred to the U.S Dept of Energy website where you can compare EVs to Hybrids, and Gasoline cars. Battery (all-electric auxiliary): In an electric drive vehicle, the auxiliary battery provides electricity to power vehicle accessories. Charge port: The [...]

This Tesla Model S is Waiting for You!

2022-02-24T15:36:27+00:00California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego, Tesla|

Our amazing One Owner 2018 Tesla Model S 100D AWD Hatchback is brought to you in Silver Metallic. Powered by an all Electric system that offers 518hp makes this about one of the fastest launching Sedans on the planet send you to 60mph in seconds while connected to a single-speed transmission to provide you with an excellent traveling companion. Enjoy brisk acceleration that will get your heart pumping, along with an estimated driving range of near 315 miles and peaks at 155mph with this All Wheel Drive combination. There's just nothing else quite like our Model S with sleek lines [...]

Fast Charge and Ready to Go!

2022-02-11T15:25:29+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety|

Take a second look at our 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Hatchback that's a game-changer in Nightfall Gray Metallic! Powered by an Electric Motor and 60kWh battery that delivers 200hp tied to a 1 Speed Direct Drive transmission that provides swift acceleration to 60mph in just 6.5 seconds. This Front Wheel Drive hatchback also helps you achieve nearly 238 miles per charge boasting a crossover design that's modern and bold with ultra-bright machined aluminum 17-inch wheels, roof rails, chrome accents, xenon headlights, and LED lighting. With room for five, the Premier interior welcomes you with leather-appointed seating, heated front /rear [...]

HEMI Power and Jeep Style!

2022-01-27T15:55:46+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

Mind-Blowing Power! Our 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD shown in Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat is a scarce machine. Powered by a 6.4 Liter HEMI V8 offering 475hp managed by an innovative 8 Speed Automatic transmission. This Four Wheel Drive SUV shows impressive acceleration with huge Brembo brakes, SRT wheels, LED lighting, quad exhaust, panoramic sunroof, and superior suspension. The performance of this Jeep is like nothing you've ever experienced. The SRT8 is upscale with premium two-tone leather heated/cooled front seating, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a 19 speaker sound system with three subs, and a high voltage [...]

Is the Power Grid Ready for an Electric Fleet?

2022-01-27T15:41:24+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

With the electric vehicle push happening sooner than later, many are wondering if the US power grid can keep up! Here are some things experts are saying! If every American switched over to an electric passenger vehicle, analysts have estimated, the United States could end up using roughly 25 percent more electricity than it does today. To handle that, utilities will likely need to build a lot of new power plants and upgrade their transmission networks. There’s good news, too. In 2018, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Institute looked at what a shift to electric vehicles would [...]

You Will Conquer Anything in Your Path with this Silverado Rocky Ridge Edition!

2021-11-26T14:20:38+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our exclusive Lifted 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST Crew Cab 4X4 Rocky Ridge Edition is sure to turn heads in Northsky Blue Metallic! Powered by a 5.3 EcoTec3 V8 offering 355hp paired to an innovative 8 Speed Automatic transmission with tow/haul mode. This Four Wheel Drive truck also features composed handling and scores nearly 23mpg on the highway with Dynamic Fuel Management. Show off street-focused style with a custom Mad Rock grill insert, winch, black assist steps, lift kit, LED lighting with fog lamps, a sunroof, and eye-catching custom wheels. Inside this smartly designed RST, you'll appreciate the quiet ride [...]

What’s B Gear?!

2021-11-26T14:09:48+00:00Automotive Knowledge, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety|

If you own a Hybrid or Electric car, you may have noticed a "B" on or around the shifter. You are not alone, this question gets brought up a lot and there is a pretty straightforward answer! If you are in a regular gas-powered vehicle and you start to go down a hill, sometimes the vehicle will downshift to help slow the pace of the vehicle and take some of that pressure off of the brakes. The "B" mode in a Hybrid is the same concept. When shifting into "B" mode you increase the drag that is created by the [...]

Considering a FIAT?

2021-10-25T02:41:43+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

For 120 years, FIAT is a car everyone will recognize the moment you arrive. Whether it’s the class-exclusive quad exhaust tips on the 124 Spider Abarth or the bold curvature of the 500X, there’s something for everyone in the current FIAT lineup. Get a feel for exclusive Italian styling and engineering by stopping by Miramar Car Center where we have a large selection of FIAT's for you to choose from! Stop in and check out our: Meet our environmentally conscious 2018 Fiat 500e Hatchback shown in show-stopping Granito Gray. You'll step out in an Italian style that is powered by [...]

This Sleek Model 3 is Just What You Need!

2021-09-30T15:47:01+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Amazing by any standards, our One Owner 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Sedan is brought to you in Midnight Silver Metallic. Powered by an all Electric Dual Motor All Wheel Drive system that offers 271hp with a Single Speed Automatic transmission to create one of the fastest launching Sedans on the planet sending you to 60mph in about 4 seconds. Enjoy brisk acceleration along with an estimated driving range of near 310 miles and near 136mpge in the city. There's just nothing else quite like our Model 3 with sleek lines with xenon headlights, prominent wheels, a massive [...]

A Look at the FIAT Brand

2021-08-20T16:49:24+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

FIAT is a brand that was built around innovation and an undeniable style. Even though they have been around for 120 years, FIAT continues to stay true to its roots. Have you ever wondered what FIAT stands for? You are not alone, in fact, many people didn't even know that it was an acronym at all! Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino is what it is short for, and we are glad they decided to make that mouth full a little easier to say! The FIAT brand changed how people got around in the urban environment. City driving and navigating could be [...]