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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. Modern Interior.

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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. coefficient of drag (C d ) helped it slice through the wind. With an eye to fuel economy and aerodynamics, the 0.27

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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. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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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. The ride is comfortable, with little wind noise, and only the harshest road imperfections transmitted sounds to the cabin. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. coefficient of drag. Capable, not sporty. Road Test: 2022 Kia K5.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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It is obvious Honda spent a considerable amount of time with the Civic in wind tunnel testing. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2020 Kia Forte.

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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.

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