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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Battery and Brakes The lithium-ion battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting by the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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BAE Systems to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus for SunLine Transit

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The non-fuel cell HybriDrive system uses a diesel engine couple to a generator. In addition to the hydrogen fuel cell supplanting the diesel genset, the demonstration vehicle will use an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage system that increases battery life and substantially reduces vehicle weight.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 Clean Fleet Report drove 177 miles through Southern California averaging a very satisfying 87.7

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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The all-new 2023 Prius Prime gets two less miles per gallon in hybrid mode than the 2022 model, but the all-electric driving range has increased substantially. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. kilowatt charger.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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200 kilowatt-hour (kWh) Ultium lithium-ion battery. Driving Range: 400 miles. Chevrolet has confirmed 100 miles can be added in about 10 minutes when charging with 350 kW DC fast charging. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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The fuel economy is rated at 68 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. What’s newsworthy though is the 38 miles of all-electric driving the Outlander PHEV delivers when the 20.0 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery is fully charged. Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. 72 miles, with 35.3

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