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Tesla owner reports almost $65/day fuel savings after using Cybertruck to tow construction trailer

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A Tesla owner and contractor in Missouri recently shared an observation on social media that stunned several members of the electric vehicle community. It weighs 6300-ish pounds on a normal day, and the Ram gets right at 9 mpg pulling it. On the highway, it’s around 824-875 depending on wind. cents a kWh.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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The new Vito is also the first van in the mid-size segment to offer three different drive system variants—rear-wheel, all-wheel, and, new, front wheel drive systems. The all-wheel drive system is the ideal choice when a high degree of traction is required, especially in tough driving conditions and on unpaved roads. t and 3.05

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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This small crossover is appealing in a number of ways as it offers hybrid efficiency, is available with all-wheel drive and does so with an upscale look and a high-quality fit-and-finish. liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Your numbers may differ.

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Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

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Saving Money on Your Way to Maximum MPG. 2 – Keep Up with Regular Car Maintenance. While it does cost a bit to have your car checked over by a mechanic, regular maintenance will improve your fuel economy and help you catch problems before they occur. One aspect of maintenance that many people forget is tire maintenance.

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Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV

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Ultra-Luxury Electric Coupe What is luxury? These are all good cars, some even very nice cars, but at best they would be considered premium; only a few truly reach luxury. Once all closed-up tight, the absolute solitude of the cabin can best be described as being in a recording studio. There is total silence. miles per kW.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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The auto market is now dominated by front-wheel drive cars, almost all of them with an automatic transmission. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find.

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