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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

Green Car Congress

(TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Chery to launch new EXEED line; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric

Green Car Congress

Ltd, China’s leading vehicle exporter, will launch a new model line of passenger cars and SUVs globally—with plans to begin sales in Europe within the next few years—under a new nameplate: EXEED. seconds, with a top speed of 200 km/h and fuel consumption of 1.8L/100km Chery Automobile Co., 100km (130.6 mpg US) (NEDC).

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD Standout Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover The 2023 Lexus UX continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

Clean Fleet Report

The Off-Roadeo Program Vehicle: Bronco Sport Badlands The Bronco Badlands has a 2.0L Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. In California, it is 134 mpg.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Would You Believe a “Sport Adventure Vehicle”? We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 Imagine an arrow lying on its side, connected by a red reflector strip. The light show.

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