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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR. EV runs solely on electricity for about a half mile and/or only up-to 25 miles per hour.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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Wind noise is unnoticeable, helped by the car’s 0.30 The suspension of front MacPherson struts and a multi-link rear, with gas-filled shock absorbers and electronic stability control, was well mated to the 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels and 225/45 Bridgestone Potenza summer tires. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima.

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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. The suspension set-up for the 2,765-pound Rio had electric power steering, 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/65 Michelin ProContact tires, front MacPherson struts, a coupled rear Torsion Beam axle and shock absorbers at both ends. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed with a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. It is obvious Honda spent a considerable amount of time with the Civic in wind tunnel testing. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

Plug In America watchers know that Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED), celebrated for the entire month of April, is an extension of September’s National Drive Electric Week (NDEW). Pavley wrote the nation’s first global warming law , AB 32, and AB 1493 , which required a reduction in tailpipe greenhouse-gas emissions.

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