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Drive Notes: 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT

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liter hybrid that makes 191 system horsepower is now optional. I recently had a front-wheel drive hybrid example in XLT trim. When the truck launched, I carped that the hybrid's throttle response was too weak. The infotainment screen and driver's info screen are a tad small. So, here goes.

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2025 Camry hybrid review, Highlander EV, Prius recall: Today’s Car News

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The 2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid and does that matters to Camry shoppers a little bit better. In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid , we found that the hybrid system blends into the background—just like the rest of the car, which has now appropriately gone all-hybrid. And is the U.S.-made

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Toyota introduces new LPG hybrid taxi in Japan; trial of lane-specific congestion info from taxi data

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Equipped with a newly developed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) hybrid system, the new model offers 19.4 Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” mpg US, 5.51 l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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Dr. Winterkorn said that a plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat would join the Group’s range of low-CO 2 vehicles “soon.” ( Earlier post.). The Passat GTE leverages the Volkswagen Group’s MQB-based plug-in hybrid powertrain, also seen in the VW Golf GTE and the Audi A3 e-tron. Earlier post.) Passat GTE wagon. Under the hood.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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Dr. Winterkorn said that a plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat would join the Group’s range of low-CO 2 vehicles “soon.” ( Earlier post.). The Passat GTE leverages the Volkswagen Group’s MQB-based plug-in hybrid powertrain, also seen in the VW Golf GTE and the Audi A3 e-tron. Earlier post.) Passat GTE wagon. Under the hood.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4Matic

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You don't really feel the hybrid assist kick on, it does its job quietly. It could be complicated, given the amount of info available and the presence of a voice assistant, but it works. Make a pass and you'll be thrown back in your seat -- and the soundtrack will be nice and pleasing. Same with the stop/start system.

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. The concept car is powered by a 375 hp plug-in hybrid drive, incorporating an electric motor, turbocharged gas engine, and battery, which can charge externally or during the drive. inches and is 67.2 Powertrain.

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