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Another One Bites the Dust: Kia Killing the Rio After 2023

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Mitsubishi recently announced that it would discontinue the Mirage, removing one of America’s few remaining affordable new cars. Kia is now cutting another sub-$20,000 option with its announcement of the Rio’s demise after 2023. As Automotive News pointed out, the shift is likely tied to Kia’s electrification ambitions.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. The 87 octane, gasoline-powered 3-cylinder engine has a rough sound upon start and idle, which increased when pushed during hard acceleration. Drivetrain.

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Tesla Style S ‘Ring report, Lexus LBX: Automobile Information Headlines

Baua Electric

A Tesla Style S Plaid has lapped Germany’s Nürburgring in report date for a manufacturing electrical car, due to a minute assistance from the car’s fresh Monitor Package deal. Video presentations all the run, which was once carried out utmost presen via the “Tesla Plaid racing team.”

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. While we’re seeing a clear decline in demand for diesel models, drivers are opting for gasoline alternatives, rather than switching to electric.” Other big players in February included Suzuki, BMW Group, Mitsubishi, and Toyota.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. No gasoline used.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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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). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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