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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

Green Car Congress

For the second leg of competition, teams headed to southern California for track events, including autocross, acceleration, and consumer appeal at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. West Virginia University and University of Alabama teams finished second and third place, respectively. Horiba; DENSO; Champlain Cable Corp.;

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 The interior is a most welcoming place, offering comfort, style and all the tech you could want. The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The solar roof means getting a sunroof is not possible, but we feel it is a good tradeoff for this added level of high-tech wizardry. A touch of upscale, tech and comfort. Tech to help. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid we drove 210 miles through Southern California, averaging 48.6 Other features are a 12.3-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

On a three-day mini-getaway, my wife and I ventured out from our home in Orange County, California, to the Central California seaside town of Shell Beach. Tech you’d expect. 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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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Kia invited media to the Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California, from which we ventured out over the Cuyamaca Mountains and through the Cleveland National Forest to the 1800s silver mining town of Julian , with an elevation of 4,245 feet. Full tech on display. Driving Experience: On the Road. Safety and Warranties.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

In 157 miles combined highway and city driving through Southern California, our CVT-equipped Mirage SE hatchback averaged 42.2 Driving 70 mph on Southern California freeways, it was necessary to always pay close attention to what the car was doing. Functional tech. Steering feel was light and road feel was light.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

A throwback but full of modern tech. In 320 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 All the tech you would expect. This subcompact crossover is designed to take the roads and trails less traveled, with an immediately recognizable design that will grab looks wherever you go. Two Engines, One Transmission.

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