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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was nearly non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33

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Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept Uses Same Powertrain as the Prius

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. miles (2 km) at speeds up to 31 mph (50 km/h). Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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Lexus unveils new UX crossover with new hybrid system; first use of GA-C; new TNGA powertrain elements

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A new nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) battery is used with a revised construction and more compact cooling system that allows for smaller dimensions overall. mph), contributing to excellent handling stability. The UX’s aluminium wheels have a world-first aerodynamic design that helps both keep the brakes cool and reduce wind resistance.

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 miles) city driving, 9.2 l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (84 mpg US).

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The UX 250h can go-up to 71 mph on electricity alone, with a nearly imperceptible transition between gasoline and electricity. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33

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Save $500 on RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099, Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller hits $99, and more

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Equipped with a 750W brushless geared hub motor and a semi-integrated 672Wh battery, the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike is able to reach top speeds of 20 MPH and travels with a range of up to 45 miles on a single charge. You can learn more about the RadRover 6 Plus by heading below the fold or checking out our hands-on review.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. While distributed windings often deliver excellent performance, they can be bulky as well as costly to build. The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6

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