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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. 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. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Charging is through regenerative braking, which converts energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting, or primarily by plugging in to use the onboard 3.5 In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. Here are some helpful tips on charging. EPA at 235 miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. gallon fuel tank and a fully charged battery, has an estimated 520 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco? New York City to Toledo?

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. gallon fuel tank, has an estimated 570 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco? New York City to Toledo? In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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Brake regeneration is where kinetic braking energy is converted into electricity when slowing or coasting, and that electricity then stored in the battery. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. The bottom line is to make sure you have a need for this rugged vehicle.

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