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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. The average fuel economy was 46.3 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles. liter 4-cylinder engine.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 When you see it at the Toyota dealer in person, the experience will start all over again. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. seconds was fast enough to merge onto freeways and pass big rigs.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 cubic-feet of cargo space (24.9

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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The best we could do over 110 of those miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph and in Eco mode, was 29.6 Two technologies that have a positive effect on fuel economy are the respectable 0.34 Scheduled Maintenance – Two years/20,000 miles. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

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Playing with the drive modes tells the story of how performance and fuel economy can be affected. On a straight, flat section of freeway at 65 mph in Tour drive mode, the tachometer was showing 1,500 rpm. mpg, with 180 miles on an all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in Tour, we averaged 31.2

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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.

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