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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. 72 miles, with 35.3 Level 2 240V 3.5

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—Plug-in Hybrid SUV Options.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Had we spent more time in the city and in stop-and-go traffic, we would easily have topped 60 mpg, as we did when we last reviewed the Kia Niro PHEV last year (and previously).

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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

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A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. We get about 71 miles per gallon on the highway, which was a surprise and great considering the high cost of fuel. Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever.

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Plug-in Hybrid Study: Electricity Better

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You can dig around the websites of NRDC, UCS and the Sierra Club and come to understand that an electric path would be best for all of us, but their advocacy has not reflected the science. The use of electricity is an important attribute of PHEVs. I truly hope we have turned a corner. billion metric tons.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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