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DOE to invest $30M to further H2 and fuel cell technology as industry continues strong growth

Green Car Congress

Applicants to the Energy Department’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office’s fiscal year 2017 funding opportunity will collaborate with national lab consortia stemming from the EMN initiative. According to the DOE’s 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report, many U.S.

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INRIX analysis identifies top 10 US cities for highly autonomous vehicles; prioritizing corridors for deployment

Green Car Congress

billion trips—in and around the top 50 US cities by population and reported the findings is a new study: INRIX Autonomous Vehicles City Study 2017. The deployment of highly autonomous vehicles (HAVs) is expected to deliver substantial benefits: reduced traffic congestion, decreased emissions, lower-cost of mobility and safer travel.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

But for shoppers seeking a plug-in hybrid compact crossover there are a growing number of options, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime , Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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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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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is pleasant to drive, much like its Hyundai Tucson sibling. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Would You Believe a “Sport Adventure Vehicle”? Some of both obviously.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles.