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Plug-in readiness reports show wide difference between California regions

Green Car Congress

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) released two reports assessing the readiness of two different areas of California—the San Diego and the Central Valley regions—for the widespread use of electric vehicles. The reports show a wide difference in preparedness between the two.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

With standard all-wheel drive this five-passenger small SUV will be a popular car for those busy with daily in-town and commuting driving. Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. It combines a 2.0-liter, The recharging process can be viewed on a dash gauge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. VinFast offers charging options.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 GV60 joins the 2023 Electrified G80 AWD sedan as the first two all-electric vehicles from Genesis. Charging and Regeneration. There are three charging speed options for the 77.4 The slowest, a standard 120V household plug, delivers a full charge in about 68 hours (that’s just short of three days).

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that delivers a 39 or 44 mile all-electric driving range, depending on the tire size. The charging times to go from discharged to a full charge.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has two main ways the battery is charged–plugging in or through regenerative braking when slowing or stopping. If plugging in your car seems daunting, it’s no more than what you do every night for your mobile phone. The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charging capability.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. Jeep has three driving options of Hybrid (default setting), Electric, and E-Save, with the first two using-up the battery charge when driving. For maximum efficiency, charge the battery whenever possible.

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