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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The entrypoint to the Lexus world Hybrid Efficiency The 2023 Lexus UX 250h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system of a 2.0-liter liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The more powerful Hybrid Max, only available in the Platinum model, is a turbocharged 2.4-liter Both hybrid systems have front and rear electric motors with the Max having more power and torque; both run on 87 octane. As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 All models get a 12.3-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The 2022 Lexus UX 250h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system of a 2.0-liter liter gasoline-powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with twin electric motors for a total system 181 horse power. A powerful, efficient drivetrain. Hybrid Efficiency. All can be monitored on dash gauges. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping. Hitting the Road.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The all-wheel drive 2022 Lexus RX 450h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive, a parallel hybrid system. In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. Hybrid Sophistication. Refined dual motivation.

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Mazda showcases CNG and hybrid Axela models in Tokyo; Mazda’s approach to environmental performance

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The new Axela range also introduces a hybrid vehicle, and marks the first time for a single model launched on the Japanese market to include gasoline, diesel, and hybrid power plants in its powertrain lineup. Alternative fuels: CNG and E85. Click to enlarge. and a CNG tank. Click to enlarge. 1 compression ratio.

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