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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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The same also applies to those with large families or individuals whose longest journeys are to the local grocery store. Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (an electric alternative). Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0L.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The Niro PHEV, which debuted in 2018, had a facelift in 2020 that carries-over to the 2021 model.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County). Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. There is a concealed storage compartment beneath the cargo floor to store the charge cord. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV (2 nd opinion).

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Road Test: 2020 Toyota C-HR. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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When driving, every time the XC60 Recharge slows or stops, regenerative brakingconverts kinetic energy into electric energy, and stores it in the battery. This was a smart decision by Volvo as storing away your gear in the rear is more important than extra console storage space. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [