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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. Earlier post.). With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9

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Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Porsche sees this new type of “E-Performance” as the performance kit of the future. l/100km / 94 mpg US. hours to fully charge via a 230-V, 10-A connection. Energy consumption is 15.9

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Porsche introducing new Panamera 4 E-hybrid PHEV at Paris Show

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l/100 km (94 mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models. Porsche sees this new type of “E-Performance”—more power, more driving fun, lower fuel consumption—as the performance kit of the future. hours to fully charge via a 230-V, 10-A connection. kWh, its weight has remained the same.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. kilowatt-hours/kWh). A capable and efficient engine.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. Big spindle.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. The four-wheel power-assisted disc anti-lock brakes are part of the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34

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