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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range.

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Tata Motors introduces engines for bio-methane buses

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Tata Motors has designed and developed bio-methane engines (5.7 SGI NA BS-IV IOBD-II compliant technology, fueled with renewable natural gas (RNG). We are delighted to present yet another product with innovation in alternate fuel technologies, to cater to the need for a greener country.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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This boomerang-shaped panel is designed to direct airflow underneath the C pillar, aiding in the a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.29. The hatchback secret–super storage Kia has a clever design that switches between the dual-zone climate controls and infotainment controls. Smartphone integration and voice commands are via Bluetooth.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Kia’s signature tiger nose grille continues from the previous generation Niro, but now is part of a more rounded nose that wraps seamlessly into the fenders, meeting-up with the distinctive “heartbeat” designed LED daytime running lights. Kia has a clever design to go between the dual-zone climate controls and infotainment controls.

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Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

Green Car Congress

NO x engine is designed for medium-duty truck, urban bus, school bus and refuse applications and is available on the market today. The chassis-mounted CCV system prevents crankcase emissions, generated by the engine during normal operation, from escaping into the atmosphere. Introduced by CWI earlier this year, the new Cummins ISL G 8.9L

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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But, since Kia did not design nor is marketing the Sportage Hybrid as a sport compact crossover, we were perfectly satisfied with its handling and cornering abilities. New Design: Out and In. All retain the brand’s signature Tiger Nose grille with boomerang daytime running lights being a key design feature. Room for adults.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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While the Taos 4Motion is designed for comfort versus performance, the multi-link rear suspension, electronic stability control and the 225/45/19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires, made it so there is no shying away from curvy roads. The lack of needless chrome and cladding is what makes the Taos design a winner. Very European.