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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. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35 residential, commercial, office). kWh to $0.46/kWh

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. California policy makers face challenges in devising a pathway that can simultaneously help the state achieve NO x and GHG reduction targets. Click to enlarge. Background.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8 kilowatt-hour battery.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. In the 310 total miles we drove through Southern California we averaged 30.6 kWh per 100 miles.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Using 87 octane, there is 260 total system horsepower.