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Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. At the reveal, Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand, FCA Global, said that a full plug-in hybrid electric Jeep Wrangler will be available in 2020. Earlier post. ). liter EcoDiesel V-6 and 2.0-liter

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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). The 2023 Escape has four engine choices, including the plug-in hybrid which we drove. liter Hybrid use both gasoline and electricity, but doesn’t plug in.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. 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. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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A Premium Plug-In Hybrid Hiding in Plain Site. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. The way to Lincoln.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. A torquey turbo four. The tail end is where things get interesting.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. While the actual fuel economy varies by model, the Jetta equipped with the 1.8T l/100 km), and the overall EPA estimated combined fuel economy is now 29 mpg (8.1 The A4 of model year 2000 with a 1.8 now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5

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