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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

Green Car Congress

Unfortunately, the high cost of premium gasoline may outweigh that advantage for many drivers. As a result, AAA recommends drivers weigh the potential benefits against the cost of using premium gasoline, if their vehicle does not require it.

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New US Poll Finds 74% of Likely Voters Favor 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025

Green Car Congress

Were a more stringent fuel economy standard to be implemented, 63% said it was likely the cost of vehicles will increase too much. Environment America, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Sierra Club and the Union of Concerned Scientists sponsored the poll. The standards will cover model years 2017 to 2025.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. Previous Kia Niro Hybrid Interactions by CFR Staff: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid (a 2 nd opinion). Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid (a 3 rd opinion). News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. [

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Backcountry Skiing Is Booming in the Northeast. But Can It Survive?

Baua Electric

Add in the rising cost of lift tickets at resorts and an increased desire for solitude fueled by the pandemic, and you get a spike in interest. Jordon Tourville, a postdoctoral research fellow for the Appalachian Mountain Club who worked on the study, said the change was largely because of an increase in the length of the growing season.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro FE Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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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. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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