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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

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l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Mazda is offering the choice of five SKYACTIV engines (two diesels and three gasoline powerplants) coupled with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions in the Mazda6. Most are available with i-ELOOP as well as i-stop.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. And the rest : Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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Recharging the batteries when driving is through regenerative braking. When coasting or coming to a stop, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy, and then is stored in the battery. Road Test: 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The 2023 Kia Niro EV provides a gasoline-free option to go 253+ miles between recharging, and does it for an entry price of under $40,000. The liquid-cooled 64.8

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

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There are also two choices for the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. It is also practical in many ways, starting with the ability to handle a full week’s worth of 40-mile-per-day commuting without recharging. Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids.

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