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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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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data (DOE) published a list of electric vehicles that are immediately available for the new $7,500 EV tax credit. Under the new law, only EVs assembled in North America qualify for the credits. Ford Escape PHEV. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Chrysler Pacifica PHEV.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. The Niro hybrid only is available in front wheel drive, as are the Escape and Corolla, while the RAV4 hybrid only comes with all-wheel drive. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. The Niro Hybrid only is available in front-wheel drive, as is the Corolla, while the Escape and RAV4 Hybrid only comes with all-wheel drive. News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Ready to roll. First Drive: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

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Car2 film gets in on the green fuel debate

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Even in the world of cutesy children’s films, you can no longer escape the alternative fuel debate. According to ABC News, the soon-to-be-released Pixar Animation movie features a green theme, as race car Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is sent on a Grand Prix circuit where the cars are all fuelled by a green [.].

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. News: Jeep Compass to Go Plug-in Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.