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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Road Test: 2019 Kia Niro EV. Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. FWD and AWD.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. EPA rated at 23/28/25. Each of these are a first for Mazda and will be shared with future vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The RX 450h tips the scales at 4,740 pounds, so topping the EPA estimate in a freeway-oriented driving environment is an achievement. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter liter mild hybrid produces 335 hp and has an EPA rating of 20 mpg city/27 highway and 22 combined. Road Test: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV. Flash Drive: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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