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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. The center dash in the SX Touring model houses a 10.25-inch

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start and remote charging, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. The center dash houses the 10.25-inch Ready to roll.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All the connections–and knobs! Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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This EPA rating is higher than the Sportage hybrid’s key compact crossover competitors of the Ford Escape Hybrid , Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The rear gets arrow-shaped LED taillights that are connected across the hands-free power lift gate by a thin black graphic strip. Room for adults.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Aesthetically pleasing, with a longer and wider stance, the profile is one connected sweeping line from the tip of the hood and the LED daytime running lights and bi-LED projector headlights, to the narrow LED tail light band that runs the full width below the rear spoiler. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. Your numbers may differ. Hitting the Road.

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