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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

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How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Part-time power The EPA has rated the RAV4 Prime at 42 miles of all-electric range (AER) and 40 mpg city/36 highway/38 combined. mpg, but in two all-electric runs we saw 49 and 51 AER. Fuel economy and range numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Welcoming Interior The two-tone ebony/red or ebony/orchid interior with chrome trim, brushed aluminum and piano black are part of the Type S Sport appearance package, as are soft touch materials on the dash, doors, and the center console, which has a handy lower storage area. In some state it may also get the coveted HOV lane sticker.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. If you qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, the price could be $39,700 for the base model with front-wheel drive and the single motor. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer. Keep in mind this is a 5,010-pound aerodynamic shoe box getting this stellar fuel economy.