Tech: How to Get the Most Mileage out of Your Hybrid
Hybrid cars get excellent mileage, with some models capping out around 59 mpg on the highway. How can you get the most out of your hybrid and maximize your investment?
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Personal: My Chevy Volt—10,000 Miles=50 Gallons
Beyond the incredible fuel economy, 10 grand of miles has reinforced my long-held opinion about the Chevrolet Volt, one established when I first drove a Gen. 1 Volt when they were launched. While not a sports car, the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, coupled with the torque from its twin electric motors, turn the Volt into a sporty hatch.
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Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
The second-generation 2019 Mazda CX-9 is a driver-oriented midsize crossover SUV that can also hold seven passengers.
Flash Drive: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e Hybrid
Our 2019 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e Hybrid was rated at 52 mpg city/48 highway/50 combined, only a two-mpg deficit compared to the standard Prius and four-to-six mpg less than the stingy Prius Eco.
Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e
The 2019 BMW 745e combines the inline, 280-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder with an 111-horsepower eDrive electric motor and a 10.3 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack to deliver a potent 389 total horsepower. That’s good for a 4.9-second zero-to-60 sprint.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota Prius Limited
The stellar fuel economy of Toyota’s electrified vehicles vaults them over and above most, if not all, cars on the road without a plug. The 2019 Toyota Prius Limited offers smooth operation and a seamless transition between gasoline and electric drive modes.
Road Test: 2019 Lexus RC 300 F Sport
The 2019 Lexus RC 300 F Sport is pleasant to drive and ride in, and there is a premium level to the car. But, while it is sporty in design and has many of the right pieces to aid in performance driving, it really isn’t a true sports coupe.
Analysis: The Impact of Self-Driving Cars on Fuel Consumption
When the topic of driverless cars is brought up, most conversations typically surround the benefits autonomous vehicles bring to traffic safety, productivity and transportation accessibility. But another important topic that needs to be discussed is fuel efficiency.
Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
After our brief time in the new 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid we can give it a solid report card. It delivered excellent fuel economy, a super-quiet ride, flat cornering, a good road feel and an expansive interior. Here are some details.