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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. 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. Your numbers may differ. 2 of 3 Niros can plug in.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Two battery options are available, and both are lithium-ion pouch-type packs with internal battery management and liquid cooling. The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. kW internal charger. extended range).

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that delivers a 39 or 44 mile all-electric driving range, depending on the tire size. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 The soul of this efficiency is the lithium-ion battery, which is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Lexus adds a sporty touch to its hybrid hero.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

Green Car Congress

energy lithium?ion ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. derived fuels, drop?in

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions.

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