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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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These tires, which Clean Fleet Report comes across frequently on the cars we review, are designed for comfort and long wear, not necessarily for their handling prowess. The cabin was quiet with the 0.278 coefficient of drag (Cd) keeping wind noise at a minimum, including the exterior mirrors offering no noise at freeway speeds.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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The ride was supple, but not soft or floaty, and felt great on winding roads. Volvo positions the XC60 as a luxury SUV, and it does quite well against tough competitors from Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Genesis, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz (our tests of those competitors is at the end of this article). In both areas the XC60 Recharge shines.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 The version that Clean Fleet Report tested was the mid-range EV6 RWD “Wind” trim. The Wind and GT-Line versions also have decent towing capacity of 2,300 lbs. The post Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT

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When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the all-new, all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 in January 2022, it was an eye opener for design and performance. This Flash Drive review is a brief first look at the EV6 GT, so check back with Clean Fleet Report later for a full Road Test review. Wind and GT-Line RWD. Wind and GT-Line AWD.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. Conclusions. slow charge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Hitting the Road Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive an Ioniq 6 AWD for a few hours at a media launch program in Scottsdale, Arizona, where we averaged an impressive 3.8 Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. miles per kilowatt hour (kWh) with a high of 4.5

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. Clean Fleet Report drove the 3.5L If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. For better economy, the 2.5L Both run on 91 octane.