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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate. A well-appointed space. SEL $38,170.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. Ford says the all-new 2021 Bronco Sport is “Built Wild.” That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The roof tails-off to an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. The roof ends at an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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Two technologies that have a positive effect on fuel economy are the respectable 0.34 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Therefore, lumens measure the amount of light your LED headlights put out, the more the better.

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Citi report finds meeting higher CAFE/GHG standards likely to bring higher profits for all automakers, nearly $2.5 billion in extra profits for Detroit Three

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The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. It concludes that GM, Ford and Chrysler will likely enjoy the biggest percentage increase in profits (6.3%), pulling in an extra $2.44

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Dayton Power & Light Company. Florida Power and Light Company. Hawai`i Electric Light. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure.

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