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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 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great. 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.

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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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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The LED tail lights are connected by a narrow strip and are part of the approach and farewell lighting elements. The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips. The Lincoln Corsair shares its mechanical pieces with the Ford Escape PHEV crossover, but that is where this kumbaya moment ends. Premium Interior.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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The shark fin antenna, roof rails, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate and bright twin exhaust ports finish-off the rear along with LED tail lights. With 10 speakers, the sound quality is excellent for the AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and anything connected to one of the four USB ports.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD

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The shark fin antenna, roof rails, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate and bright twin exhaust ports finish-off the rear with LED tail lights. The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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