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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

Green Car Congress

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Your numbers may differ. 2 of 3 Niros can plug in. The hybrid system’s 8.9-kilowatt-hour

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. EPA at 235 miles. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Charging and Regeneration.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

The EV6 has an EPA range of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates due to its cutting edge 800-volt architecture. kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. In our opinion it represents the best value EV6 with a full complement of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), the best range (310 EPA miles) and peppy performance (0-60 in 7.2

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 Niro EV has an EPA estimated driving range of 253 miles, an increase of 14 miles compared to the outgoing 2022 Niro EV. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

But the secret to getting the best fuel economy from a PHEV is by maximizing the amount of all-electric driving by plugging in. Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 108 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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