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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8 Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. liter 4-cylinder PHEV (plug-in hybrid). Performance numbers are 323 hp and 369 lb.-ft.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. If you are not familiar with not feeling transmission shifts, make sure your VinFast dealer sales representative lets you take a test drive longer than once around the block.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The size, seating flexibility, exterior and interior design, and option of three electrified power plants make this the new flagship for the brand, and a hint at what is to come from Mazda. The rechargeable 17.8 The 48-volt mild-hybrid system with both 3.3L engines helps with efficiency and smooth acceleration from a standing start.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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The aerodynamic design has a 0.27 coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. When you see it at the Toyota dealer in person, the experience will start all over again. It’s best for you to look at the photos and get grasp of what this truly all-new Prius has to offer.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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Recharging One-pedal driving with regenerative motor braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Mach-E: In and Out Ford designed the Mach-E interior to be a familiar place for car buyers, not a futuristic cockpit, but one that is modern and uncluttered. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic, or coasting down hills recharges the battery. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges.