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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. Go to your local Kia dealer and see for yourself. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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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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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Regenerative braking uses the electric motor to convert kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting and stores it in the battery. As of May 2022, the X-Line and X-Pro are in dealers, with the Hybrid arriving by early summer. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The four-wheel power-assisted disc anti-lock brakes are part of the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. If you are looking for a premium compact crossover, then visit your Lexus dealer and take a test drive.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. A bit about that Lexus dealer. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid SUV fits your lifestyle. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. kilowatt (kW) electric motor contributes 59 hp and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. Hitting high numbers.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Go to your local Mazda dealer and see for yourself how the CX-9 has retained much of the old Mazda “Zoom Zoom” DNA. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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