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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

The 1987 Sprint ER came in second place, due to its insatiable thirst for go-go juice on the highway (51 miles per gallon). It also had an upshift light (located in the lower right corner of the cluster) to remind drivers that fuel economy was more important than brisk acceleration.

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Real Life EV Story : Arun has abandoned his ICE cars and only uses Tata Nexon EV

Plug In India

He had almost made up his mind to buy the e2o, but was only concerned that with the 100 km range, making trips from Bangalore to his hometown of Mangalore would be impractical. The next time he got adventurous and ventured a further 25 km, ending up with just 8% juice left in the battery. He is a lover of extremes.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

The Truth About Cars

It gives you the chance for some seriously swift acceleration without making the fuel-economy sacrifices demanded of you by the bonkers 392. Sure, you might buy a Wrangler only for the image and not for the utility – but you can’t say we didn’t warn you. Unlike the 392, this Jeep uses a 2.0-liter They’re supposed to be.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Review – Urban Crossover, Right Price

The Truth About Cars

So well-suited, in fact, that I put it on my list of “if I needed a brand-new crossover, I’d consider buying this”. The juice is supplied by a 1.49 The entire package is well put together, balancing fun-to-drive, functionality, and fuel economy. Who Should Buy It Those seeking a well-rounded city crossover at a reasonable price.

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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into future

Baua Electric

Volvo’s system will automatically kick in the gas engine when the accelerator is mashed to the floor, but Lexus doesn’t engage the gas engine in EV only mode unless the juice runs out. The electric-only range is meaningful, it’s just a shame the package is priced as if Lexus doesn’t really want anyone to buy this thing.

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Opinion: Stop Subsidizing Electric Vehicle Programs

The Truth About Cars

However, the federal government has already poured billions into the cause and it’s looking like an incredible waste of money during a period where citizens are growing increasingly concerned about the economy. Your author would argue that the juice simply isn’t worth the squeeze.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy for the Corolla Cross Hybrid is rated at 45 mpg city/38 highway with a combined average of 42. The driving range in pure electric mode is short, so best save that battery juice for parking garages or sneaking in late at night. Running on regular unleaded, the hybrid system is designed to err on the side of fuel efficiency.

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