The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Maverick Tremor builds upon the established Escape-based pickup formula by lifting the suspension by an inch with a new shock and spring package. The eight-inch touchscreen infotainment is merely a six-speaker AM/FM radio (no satellite) with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. How does the Maverick Tremor shake out?

Ford 91

Ford MPG EPA Escape 91

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4.

Kia 88

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. inch LCD touchscreen (an 8-inch LCD screen is standard on the base Niro LX) for navigation and the 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, with a subwoofer, that plays AM/FM and SiriusXM, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. We liked it then and like the all-new Niro hybrid even more.

Kia 92

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

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). On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

Kia 84

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging.

Fuel Economy 81

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Baua Electric

MAY 19, 2024

Also, the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid three-row SUV lineup earns up to 36 mpg, and it’s getting refreshed styling inside and out, without any price hike. Ford is recalling some Maverick and Escape hybrids , as well as some Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrids, over an issue that could leave these vehicles in limp mode.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Our takeaway is when the Bronco Sport is loaded with a two adults and all their gear, 30 mpg will be realistic on the highway. The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. Your numbers may differ.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Ford Escape sales totaled 20,241, a July record and up 94% versus a year ago, and Mercury Mariner sales were up 71%. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Click to enlarge. to 443, 297 units.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

According to the report, future growth in auto aluminum usage will be primarily driven by these and other applications being converted from steel. A material mix shift is necessary to achieve a 10% weight reduction for light vehicles and 51 mpg US. Twenty percent of all bumpers in 2012 will be aluminum. Ducker Worldwide.

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Also, seven regional electric utility partners are joining Ford and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to conduct real-world tests on an expanding fleet of Ford Escape PHEVs. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs. Earlier post.).

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PHEV 2012 Ford EPRI 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

Similarly, the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid are distinguished for their fuel-efficient performance among SUVs. Smart Infotainment Systems Most vehicles now come with advanced infotainment systems that can incorporate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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Cars Connect Connected Prius 66

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

The SE with 17-inch alloy wheels gets 53 mpg city/51 highway/52 combined, while the XSE and XSE Premium shod with 18-inch alloy wheels get 50/47/48. The multimedia system includes navigation, SiriusXM/AM/FM radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. inch (XSE and XSE Premium) multimedia display.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the 2021 Kia Niro PHEV at 46 mpg combined city and highway when running in hybrid mode, but an impressive 105 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent—MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in one gallon of gasoline).

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

The beauty of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is, when stopped on a trail due to deep ruts, the instant torque at any speed delivers a smooth escape. The ambient interior lighting was a nice touch as was the hill start assist and auto hold, power door locks and one-touch power windows all the way around.

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All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 56

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Ford Escape. EPA-estimated fuel economy for front-wheel drive models rises to 22 mpg in city driving, 27 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg in combined driving. 2018 VW Tiguan.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

The beauty of electric power plus Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is, when stopped on a trail due to deep ruts, the instant torque at any speed delivered a smooth escape. Both house navigation and SiriusXM/AM/FM radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Back on the Pavement. Capable around town, too. inch touchscreen optional.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

See also: Electric Auto Assn. We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

Prius 48

Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The 8-inch touchscreen housed the Bluetooth, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and the AM/FM stereo with six speakers. News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves. The EcoBoost was good for a 6.2 second 0-60 mph time. A more powerful option.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. With 10 speakers, the sound quality is excellent for the AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and anything connected to one of the four USB ports.

Mazda 71

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1 mpg on a 106-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. With 10 speakers, the sound quality is excellent for the AM/FM/MP3/AUX HD radio, SiriusXM, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid.

Mazda 62

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB ports and Bluetooth are standard, with the head-up display and power panoramic sunroof part of the SEL Touring package. The EPA rates fuel economy at 25 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. New for 2022 is an 8.0-inch cubic inches with the rear seats folded flat.

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Mitsubishi 2018 2020 Fuel Economy 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

edit ] EAA The Electric Auto Association ( EAA ) was formed in 1967 in San Jose, California. Formed in 2002, our efforts for "100+MPG Hybrids" took off when we built PRIUS+ , the worlds first plug-in Prius). Its all about the Fuel Source! Somewhat uniquely, we focus both on public policy and technology development.

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PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 49

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

According to the Ford marketing team we spoke with at a recent media launch event, their target buyer will be young, female, Hispanic, and urban, including a full hybrid model that may get up to 40 mpg (it hasn’t been certified by the EPA at press time). A gathering of Mavericks. Observations: 2022 Ford Maverick.

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Ford Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Gasoline 83

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

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Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. Ryan Fulcher of Seattle Electric Auto Association, April 2006 CalCars and Maker Faire team ("PriusBlue" EAA-PHEV method later modified by Manzanita Micro as "PiPrius" testbed) King County, WA Contact Ryan Fulcher at webguy2007(at)eaa-phev(dot)org.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality. Posted byJohn Addison Labels: autos , Batteries , clean fleet , cleantech , electric utilities , electric vehicles , energy , EV , green tech , Plug-in , zev 5 Comments: Martin Bromley said. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

If a buyer chooses to convert the tax credit, the auto “dealer” would make a “payment to such taxpayer (whether in cash or in the form of a partial payment or down payment for the purchase of such vehicle) in an amount equal to the credit otherwise allowable to such taxpayer.” Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.

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Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116