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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 The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. The 2022 Escape has three engine choices. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Ford study shows Rankine waste heat recovery system on a light-duty vehicle could almost meet full vehicle accessory load on highway cycle

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The Rankine cycle is widely used used commercially to generate power in stationary power plants, and is under consideration as a potential waste heat recovery system for use in both light-duty (BMW, earlier post ; Honda, earlier post ) and heavy-duty ( earlier post ) applications. engine used in the Escape Hybrid, the PF was 0.98

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Final EPA figures pending.) New shift-by-wire technology uses electric signals to transmit shift operations and offers light, fingertip operation from the dash-mounted shifter. On top of that, both the intake and exhaust systems are quieter than before. A ā€œPā€ position switch provides one-touch engagement of the parking gear.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. Very European.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The EPA rates fuel economy to be 13 city/20 highway/16 combined while running on 91 octane. The concave grille, sporting the bold Maserati Trident badge, is bordered by fog lights and adaptive LED headlights that sneer down from wide on the fenders. Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Cute, but fun. are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. There was 38.1

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