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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 With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range.

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Duke researchers boost electrolyzer productivity with microfibrous flow-through electrode; 12.5- to 50-times greater than conventional

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The nickel foam electrode was best at letting the bubbles escape, but it had a significantly lower surface area than the other two electrodes, making it less productive. But within 30 seconds, its efficiency plunged because the material got clogged with bubbles.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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That money will go toward: Next-Gen Hybrid Electrics: Part of Ford’s new strategy includes going all-in on hybrids to bring more capability to customers of our most popular and high-volume vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco. Ford’s new hybrids will offer customers more space than today’s hybrids.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. The center dash in the SX Touring model houses a 10.25-inch

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start and remote charging, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. The center dash houses the 10.25-inch Ready to roll.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All the connections–and knobs! Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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This EPA rating is higher than the Sportage hybrid’s key compact crossover competitors of the Ford Escape Hybrid , Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The rear gets arrow-shaped LED taillights that are connected across the hands-free power lift gate by a thin black graphic strip. Room for adults.

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