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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

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The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). The 2023 Prius Hybrid is available with a single electric motor and front-wheel drive (FWD) or with dual motors for all-wheel drive (AWD). Both are mated to a 2.0-liter

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The CR-Z hybrid powertrain is a variation of Honda’s original IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) technology, which made its debut on the 2000 Honda Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available for sale in North America. The system in the CR-Z utilizes a 1.5-liter,

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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Clean Fleet Report’s Mazda6 Carbon Edition, which is offered only in 2021, is equipped with the only transmission available, a six-speed automatic, with paddle shifters and a Sport mode. However, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, an all freeway run of 125 miles returned an average of 32.1 The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 inch, high-resolution color touchscreen that is only available on the Touring trim line. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic 1.5L

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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EV mode helps keep the vehicle in electric-only operation for up to about 1 mile at speeds less than 25 mph. A solar roof is available on the 2010 Prius as part of a Solar Roof Package. We also are confident that it will attract more buyers We have two main challenges: the economy, and the [Honda] Insight. ”.

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