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Buick adding new eAssist mild hybrid to 2018 Buick LaCrosse as standard powertrain

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four-cylinder with eAssist complements the V-6 that launched on the 2017 LaCrosse last September. It also acts as an electric generator providing the energy stored in the lithium-ion battery pack. The Buick LaCrosse is adding eAssist light electrification for the 2018 model. The new standard 2.5L

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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. We fully understand the Niro is not made for speed but for efficiency, and are confident buyers will gladly trade speed for stellar hybrid fuel economy.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. There is a concealed storage compartment beneath the cargo floor to store the charge cord.

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Upgraded diesel engine joins Honda Civic line-up in Europe

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i-DTEC result in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions starting from 3.7 The diesel powertrain has a new NO x Storage Converter (NSC) system with larger catalysts and a higher content of noble metals (silver, platinum and neodymium) that store nitrogen oxide gas until the regeneration cycle. l/100 km (63.6 Honda’s new 1.6

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Toyota. [

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid.