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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. SDG&E is a regulated public utility that services San Diego and southern Orange counties. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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The SE with 17-inch alloy wheels gets 53 mpg city/51 highway/52 combined, while the XSE and XSE Premium shod with 18-inch alloy wheels get 50/47/48. Charging is through regenerative braking, which converts energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting, or primarily by plugging in to use the onboard 3.5 kilowatt charger.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer. Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. San Diego to San Francisco? What’s going on under the skin. Charlotte to Orlando?

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. Here are some helpful tips on charging. EPA at 235 miles.