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Polk County, Oregon Sheriff’s Office running 10 patrol cars on propane

Green Car Congress

The Polk County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office is running 10 patrol cars converted to propane autogas, including seven Ford Crown Vics, two Chevy Tahoes and one Ford F-350 pickup truck; the office expects to save more than $20,000 every year by using the alternative fuel. —Sergeant Mark Garton, Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

Just like when fueling a gasoline car at any station, VinFast owners can charge at any of the chargers at Blink, ChargeHub, EVgo, Flo, SemaConnect or Electrify America. Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. SiriusXM is not available.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

Clean Fleet Report

Charging is also through powerful motor regeneration that when coasting or braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. The ambient interior lighting was a nice touch as was the hill start assist and auto hold, power door locks and one-touch power windows all the way around.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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Recharging One-pedal driving with regenerative motor braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. inch, vertical touchscreen handles the Sync 4 connectivity system that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Ford+Alexa, and Waze navigation. Big screen and good connections The horizontal 10.2-inch

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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 qualifies for federal tax credits and state rebates, and in some states, is eligible for a HOV sticker.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Depending on where you live, the Pacifica Hybrid may qualify for federal and state tax credits, so your final price could be significantly lower than sticker. Touring L $48,573.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

Clean Fleet Report

When driving, charging is accomplished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Both house navigation and SiriusXM/AM/FM radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Whether driving on- or off-road, the 72.8 Room to fill.