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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? Will Americans embrace a small, two-door, urban-focused EV with well under 200 miles of range—potentially maybe with tech like battery-swapping?

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CARB releases summary of results of first CO2 cap-and trade auction; CPUC proposes how to use the revenues

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the results of California’s first quarterly auction under the cap-and-trade program. The auction was a success and an important milestone for California as a leader in the global clean tech market. One allowance permits the release of one metric ton of carbon dioxide.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 The solar roof means getting a sunroof is not possible, but we feel it is a good tradeoff for this added level of high tech wizardry.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Adding electric miles. While the hybrid system is impressively efficient, rated at 46 miles per gallon combined,the secret to getting the best fuel economy is by maximizing the 26 miles of pure electric driving the Niro PHEV gets by plugging it in. A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

All-Electric Performance AWD Luxury. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story. The 2023 GV60 joins the 2023 Electrified G80 AWD sedan as the first two all-electric vehicles from Genesis. It can also be a home electricity source during a power outage. EPA at 235 miles.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. A touch of upscale, tech and comfort. Tech to help. Other features are a 12.3-inch

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

liter 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 32-kW electric motor that puts out 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Stopping was through four-wheel electric-boosted anti-lock brakes. Full tech on display. Niro gets a new look–and more.

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