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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 When the 14.4

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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data (DOE) published a list of electric vehicles that are immediately available for the new $7,500 EV tax credit. Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. Ford Escape PHEV. Ford F Series. Ford Mustang MACH E. Ford Transit Van. Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV. Nissan Leaf.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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Ford plug-in hybrid owners are operating in electric mode nearly 60% of the time, according to new aggregate data collected from Ford’s MyFord Mobile app. Ford doesn’t collect information on individual drivers, but aggregates group data so that it can continue to deliver the best possible ownership experience.

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These are the EVs that still qualify for the $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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Despite the list of qualifying EVs getting shorter , the 2024 guidance also lets sellers offer the rebate at the point of sale , rather than buyers being forced to wait until doing their taxes. Interestingly, one PHEV still qualifies for the full tax credit, while others are eligible for the reduced credit. New rules for the U.S.

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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. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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California made up a third of all U.S. BEV sales in 2023

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Behind them, Honda, Ford and Chevrolet made up the remainder of the top five selling brands in the state, with Tesla being the only BEV-only manufacturer in the top 15. You can see the top 15 selling BEVs and PHEVs in California below. percent and 13 percent, respectively. As a whole, the BEV sector in California saw an impressive 46.1