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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Battery and Brakes The lithium-ion battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting by the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. 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: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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The electric power steering was not too light, and body roll, even when pushed above recommended corner speed limits was manageable. When coasting or coming to a stop, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy, and then is stored in the battery. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The arrowhead-shaped triple beam LED headlights, fog, daytime running and cornering lights frame the grille, which sports the Lexus “L” badge in blue, signifying this Lexus is electrified. Your numbers may differ.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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In normal driving scenarios, SEAT’s CNG vehicles only use gasoline as an alternative fuel when the CNG tanks are empty, although with significant gas ranges, the need to use gasoline should be infrequent. But even in the event of using the gasoline tank, the switch is so seamless that the driver is unlikely to notice.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The push-button power operated frunk has a drain so it can be an ice chest, two 2.4kW 120V outlets, four 9.6kW 120V outlets, LED lights, and a 400-pound weight capacity. This is only one example of the innovations Ford developed on the Lighting.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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With minimal front and rear overhangs, the seamless clamshell hood has a clean look, closing to a slit where the rectangular projector LED lights peek out from the far edges of the curved nose. This futuristic look with LED accent lighting is so different that it isn’t so much daring, but more of a relief that someone finally broke the mold.

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