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Kiessling Transit orders 32 more Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid buses

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Hydraulic pumps and a lightweight accumulator brake the vehicle, store the energy, and then use that stored energy to provide power to the wheels. In addition to these emissions reductions, the Kiessling fleet will see decreased fuel use, longer brake life, better low-end torque, and lower maintenance and operational costs.

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Lightning Hybrids secures order for 35 hydraulic hybrid systems from Kiessling Transit

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Hydraulic pumps and a lightweight accumulator store braking energy and use the stored energy to power the wheels. The application of this technology will result in improved emissions, less fuel use, longer brake life, better low-end torque, and lower maintenance and operational costs.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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We will do a full Road Test in the coming months, reviewing the Sequoia in detail, including real world fuel economy. Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles.

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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. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Eco prioritizes fuel economy by optimizing throttle response and reducing the air conditioning output. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions. Need we go on?

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. Fuel economy – same as SR5. Fuel economy: TBD. Fuel economy: TBD. Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles.

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