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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR. MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The nickel metal hydride battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

Clean Fleet Report

Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Toyota 80