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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. There is a concealed storage compartment beneath the cargo floor to store the charge cord. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro FE Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

The current approach of the fuel tax is simple, fair, and the collection and payment infrastructure is in place. Drivers of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and trucks pay a fuel tax when filling up a a gas station/convenience store and then the gas station owners send payment to the tax authorities in their state.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. The horizontal LED tail lights, are connected by a light strip that runs the full width of the rear.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration. For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Road Test: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access. Imagine an arrow lying on its side, connected by a red reflector strip. Blue Link and Digital Key offer connected services including being able to start the Santa Cruz remotely. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

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