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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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For example, if the driver suddenly puts his or her foot down hard from 20 km/h (12 mph), in as little as a second the new BMW 330e Sedan accelerates with around twice the vigor of a car powered solely by a combustion engine. The new BMW 330e Sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 With a gross energy content of 12.0

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 liter V8 that puts out 496 hp and 516 lb.-ft. inches long.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4 Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Check this out !

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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If you want extra oomph, select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 The 2023 Escape PHEV has an extensive list of standard and optional safety features in the Personal Safety System , including front, knee, side and side curtain airbags as part of the Ford Safety Canopy.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Lucid set-up a mini drag strip, where after some expert instruction on how to use the launch control, we did 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and hit 88 mph before lifting. Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5 The linear acceleration produced seat pinning glee as that sub-four seconds goes by real fast.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Other nice interior features are tilt steering wheel, multiple cup holders, carpeted floor mats, a center console with slide-adjustable arm rest, map lights and a 12-volt accessory outlet up front.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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Volvo also supplies a dual-mode charging cable, allowing you to charge slowly overnight with regular 120-volt household current or plug into your dryer’s or other 240-volt outlet to fill the battery in 2.5 Off Road mode maximizes the car’s performance at speeds below 12 mph for slowly traversing rough terrain.