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Ford EV ecosystem, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review, wind-powered car carrier: Today’s Car News

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We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. And could car carriers go wind-powered? Ford is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. Tire and wheel size can matter a lot in EV range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review -- As Subaru As It Gets

The Truth About Cars

When I reviewed the new Forester last year , I had a few gripes. Subaru says the EPA-estimated combined output of 35 MPG is largely on par with competitors thanks to a few factors, but everyones going to see the combined output of the RAV4 and CR-V Hybrids and notice the bigger number.

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Ford lowers fuel economy ratings for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and Fiestas; goodwill payments to buyers coming

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reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. Ford dropped the C-MAX combined rating to 43 mpg combined. No other label adjustments are planned.

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Lawrence Livermore Lab researchers significantly boost truck fuel efficiency through improved aerodynamics

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On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 As reported at the DOE Merit Review in 2016, the LLNL Generic Speed Form 2 shows a strong enhanced sailing effect; the GSF2 aerodynamic performance is radically different from a typical heavy vehicle on the road. per gallon annually.

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2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Review -- Sport in Search of Refinement

The Truth About Cars

Wind noise, at least, wasn't bad. Towing capacity is 1,500 pounds and the EPA ratings are 39 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 38 mpg combined. I also got a bit of road noise on the highway, though that was less annoying. I like the minimalist interior design, but the infotainment screen is a skoosh small.

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025.

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Road Trip: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience. It is obvious Honda spent a considerable amount of time with the Civic in wind tunnel testing. miles per gallon.