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VW's last engines, Toyota batteries, Ford names: Today's Car News

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Ford trademarks two possible names that could go on its upcoming electric SUV. Toyota explains why it still uses nickel-metal hydride batteries. VW announced that it is now designing the last combustion engines it will sell. All this and.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

This is one of four Crown models in the line-up, including the Sport (hatchback), Sedan and Estate (Crossover/SUV.) Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to be among the first to drive the all-new 2023 Crown crossover, reported here in this Flash Drive story. News: 2023 Toyota & Lexus New Products.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. News: 2023 Toyota & Lexus New Products. Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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The nickel metal hydride battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. All-new for 2021, the Sienna takes design queues from the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV with narrow, swept back LED headlights, distinctive daytime running lights and a large grille. Your numbers may differ. Exterior Design.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say.

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