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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. 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.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The rear head and leg room easily could comfortably accommodate a six-foot plus person. Very European.

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

Green Car Congress

Interest in HEVs and BEVs is driven by a dramatic reduction in or elimination of tailpipe emissions, and the increased fuel economy of these vehicle types helps reduce the world’s dependence on oil. Power said, more important are the personal financial implications of deciding to purchase an alternative-energy vehicle.

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

of in-cabin air comes from a bus’s own exhaust. Such concern has been the impetus for several policies requiring the reduction of school bus exhaust pollution. For this reason, the cost-effectiveness of an electric school bus is analyzed because it avoids such health impacts. Battery replacement cost.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 Your numbers may differ. second range.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

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. liter V8 has direct injection with active fuel management, using cylinder deactivation to maximize fuel efficiency. Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan.