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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

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Getting better every year Dual Motors, AWD Standard No frunk here The 2024 Solterra has two 80kW electric motors with 228 miles of driving range in the Premium trim and 222 miles in Limited and Touring (last year’s range estimate). The Solterra shines in town and on the open road, with acceleration more than adequate (0-60 mph in 6.0

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 coefficient of drag. coefficient of drag.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2 The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. Power and Range The sleek EV6 GT slices through the air 206 miles all-electric range (AER) 77.4 Fast and smooth From a stop to 60 miles per hour in 3.4 Check this out !

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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I headed out from Orange County to Santa Barbara, with this one-way trip of 160 miles well within the 270-mile driving range of the Polestar 2. The 320-mile, all-freeway round trip used 26.2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per 100 miles, or 2.6 kWh per mile. kW onboard charger with LED indicator status lights.

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