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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. This feature-rich system is explained here.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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And yes, you boot-up, power-on and power-down an EV just like a computer, unless of course your computer is powered by a gasoline engine! seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Check this out !

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. kW/kg, at a cost of 200 yuan/kW. Electric drive system power density of 2.5

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The engine compartment is no longer needed, so that space is now what Ford calls the “Power Mega Frunk,” with 14.1 The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. cubic feet of storage that can carry up to 400 pounds.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 kWh over the 1,796-mile trip at an estimated retail cost of $203.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. liter inline 3-cylinder engine producing 78 horsepower (hp) and 74 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) of torque deliver a 0-60 mph time of 12.6 Drivetrain.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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4-cylinder gasoline engine with 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail. Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. [

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