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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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There was good lateral stability in the chassis making for solid and confident highway cruising, no wind buffeting from passing big rigs, and tight cornering even with the before mentioned all-season tires. Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn roaming Southern California.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Since this is not a plug-in hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid doesn’t have a dedicated EV mode. Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. In a very short few years sedans have lost their favor with car shoppers. Effortless Efficiency.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 Some good surprises on the road. Freshened last year.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Honda bumps up mpg & power. Honda has really done a nice job with the 2022 Civic as the drivability is wonderful. It is obvious Honda spent a considerable amount of time with the Civic in wind tunnel testing. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic 1.5L turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

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The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Color options will be Wind Chill Pearl, Cutting Edge, Guardian Gray, Black, Supersonic Red or Reservoir Blue. The Top-Selling Hybrid Gets a Makeover.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Please see our Plug-In Hybrids page Wheres the payback? For more see our All About Plug-In Hybrids page. Generally, theyll plug in at night. See our Global Warming page. Just the opposite.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? In the future, utilities will pay you to plug-in your vehicle. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology is a bi-directional electric grid interface that allows a plug-in to take energy from the grid or put it back on the grid. Here we go again.or

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