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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. Ford Escape PHEV. GMC Hummer SUV. The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law yesterday and for electric vehicles, it changed a few things. Ford F Series.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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inch ground clearance results in an outlook on the road a bit higher than a sedan, but not as high as a SUV. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. So make sure to compare carefully the features and efficiency to determine which hybrid compact SUV to buy.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. There are also settings for Snow and Off Road, and Off Road Custom, which offer traction options not found on most compact SUVs. Throughout the interior is a mix of soft and hard plastics, with the latter more prominent, as is the case on many, but not all, entry level SUVs.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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inch ground clearance results in an outlook on the road a bit higher than a sedan, but not as high as a SUV. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. So make sure to compare carefully the features and efficiency to determine which hybrid compact SUV to buy.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

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Subaru’s All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The all-new, all-electric 2023 Solterra compact SUV is a major step for Subaru, one that will be a welcome addition for its loyal owners. For even more peace of mind, on those occasion where a long road trip is planned, there are 10 free days of a Subaru gasoline-powered car or SUV.