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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 Throughout 2018 we continued to see the effects of the diesel crisis, as announcements of policy changes by governments led to confusion and panic among consumers. 2018 also marked the best ever performance for AFVs, recording 944,800 registrations and a 6.1%

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Euro car market has best H1 of century; diesels down 17%; AFVs up 31% for 5.4% of total; SUVs booming

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The diesel decline continued during the first six months of 2018, as registrations were down by 17%. The fuel type accounted for just 37% of the total market—its lowest share since 2001. million SUV registrations in H1 2018, a result that marks the best-ever performance for the segment in Europe. of total registrations.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter Getting Started.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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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 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

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic with a manual mode and paddle shifters as well as driver-selectable drive modes. Ford calls these modes G.O.A.T (as as in G oes O ver A ny T errain), which affect the steering sensitivity, shift points, throttle response and traction control.

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