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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications.

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California’s newly ZEV rule introduces the BEVx; ARB staff expects these vehicles to play a longer-term role than plug-in hybrids

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not a series-hybrid type vehicle such as the Chevrolet Volt equipped with a full-capability engine. Staff expects BEVxs to play a longer-term role than TZEVs [ transitional zero emission vehicle; most commonly a plug-in hybrid PHEV] because of their improved zero emission mileage potential. while using the range extender to find a.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. A PHEV is the natural bridge between a gasoline and electric propulsion, but it only works when the car is plugged in whenever possible.

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

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Where Luxury and Technology Meet. Traditional. World luxury standard. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC are these and much more. The S-Class debuted in 1972 and the seventh generation of this flagship sedan was introduced in 2021. Synonymous with luxury, for many people the S500 has been the pinnacle of car ownership for five decades. The standard.

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Road Test: Ford 2022 F-150 SuperCrew Platinum 4X4 PowerBoost Hybrid

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Keeping the transmission in two-wheel mode improves fuel economy, but four-wheel drive Low and High are options based on the road conditions to maximize torque to all four wheels for increased traction. The electric motor provides 35 kilowatts of power, good for 44 horsepower. When combined with the naturally aspirated 3.3 Hybrid Efficiency.

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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. 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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