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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. all-electric miles. ??

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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liter 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 32-kW electric motor that puts out 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Stopping was through four-wheel electric-boosted anti-lock brakes. The Niro Hybrid comes with an extensive list of standard safety features.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric. FWD and AWD. 6-speed automatic transmission. seconds.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. The Niro PHEV offers the best of both worlds–EV & gas. kW electric motor. kW electric motor. Charge up for electric-only local driving. Smooth Operator.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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In 320 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 liter gasoline engine and a 94-kilowatt electric motor that produces 191 total system horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. It didn’t rain in Southern California during our test week, but our history with front-wheel drive cars is they track well in the wet.

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