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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Rounding out the propulsion options, the 2.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. 72 miles, with 35.3 Level 2 240V 3.5

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe – Heading in a New Direction

The Truth About Cars

The reveal of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe took us a bit by surprise a few weeks ago. We also learned that there’s still more information to come – Hyundai kept mum on key details, telling us to check back during the Los Angeles Auto Show so often that it became a running gag. This means gains in interior legroom – gas models now have 42.3

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

With three propulsion options and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) options, Tucson shoppers will have choices–which is what Hyundai wants you to have. Hyundai calls it “Sensuous Sportiness.” Bravo to Hyundai for cleanly tucking the rear wiper under the spoiler, a trick only a couple of other brands have adopted.

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BYD Q1 EV sales top 300,000, but is it enough to maintain a lead over Tesla ?

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, plug-in hybrid sales were up 14.5%, with 324,284 PHEVS sold. With several big Q1 EV sales reports due out this week, including Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and GM, we should get a more transparent look at the overall EV market. In the first three months of the year, BYD sold 300,114 fully electric vehicles, up 13.4%

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

Baua Electric

Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles? BYD’s Blade batteries power Tesla, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, and other popular electric vehicles from major automakers. The report claims BYD will release the new battery as soon as August 2024.

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