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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid. C-MAX Energi.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Significantly larger than the previous generation Sportage, the Hybrid will allow owners to enjoy class-leading rear seat legroom and rear cargo capacity, an expansive list of ADAS features, and dual panoramic display screens (12.3-inch liter turbocharged engine with a 44kW motor to achieve up to 39 mpg (targeted).

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Recargo PlugShare software will be available in VIA’s plug-ins

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PlugShare is a comprehensive listing of public, paid and free charging stations with more than 28,000 plugs in North America, and 55,000 global locations currently in its database. VIA VTRUX deliver up to 40-mile battery range and extended range, averaging more than 100 mpg in typical daily driving. Recargo, Inc.

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DOE and EPA release annual fuel economy guide with 2013 models

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The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The dynamic torque vectoring, only available on the all-wheel drive model, will take the handling up a notch. The 8-speed transmission is well-tuned for torque to be available through the full shift band.

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Ford triples number of US dealers certified to sell plug-in vehicles

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Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy. The front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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