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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

Blink Charging

What makes school bus fumes especially dangerous is that they often end up making their way into the vehicle cabins , schoolyards and playgrounds, and residential neighborhoods. Especially in cities, children may be unable to escape harmful vehicle fumes.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Eco is best when on the highway to maximize fuel economy and Sport for when an extra boost of performance is needed. The Green Zone mode automatically switches to EV mode through navigation and driving history when driving in residential neighborhoods, past schools and hospitals.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. As long as a standard 1.5

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