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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System. If plugging in your car seems daunting, it’s no more than what you do every night for your mobile phone.

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R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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Groupe PSA has currently established 15 Centers of Competence in Rüsselsheim: Future technologies: Hydrogen & fuel cells. Alternative fuels. The Grandland X SUV and the family-friendly Combo Life leisure activity vehicle (LAV) are based on the EMP2, which is used for the passenger car C and D segments. Restraint systems.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Edging toward SUV looks.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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Is This Plug-in Hybrid the Best Grand Cherokee? This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. Full SUV space.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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Three-Row Compact SUV with a Plug. There probably isn’t a more important model for Mitsubishi than the all-new 2023 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). Those 38 miles of all-electric driving places the Outlander PHEV at the top-end range of plug-in hybrids of any type, but especially among SUVs. Why so important?

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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