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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The nickel metal hydride battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

Clean Fleet Report

Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Alternative Fuels to top Whats the deal with ethanol?

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