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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Had we spent more time in the city and in stop-and-go traffic, we would easily have topped 60 mpg, as we did when we last reviewed the Kia Niro PHEV last year (and previously).

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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During his concluding remarks at the Group Night event, Volkswagen Group Chairman Prof. The body as a whole is made up of a functional mix of aluminium, steel and carbon fibre reinforced polymer. Tiguan GTE PHEV. Tiguan GTE. Click to enlarge. The electric motor was integrated into the gearbox housing.

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Hyundai launches all-new Sonata Hybrid with GDI engine; plug-in hybrid variant coming next year

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A plug-in hybrid variant—to be Hyundai Motor’s first PHEV—will join the lineup next year. The transmission is fitted with a highly-efficient traction motor, while the torque converter has been removed. The all-new Sonata Hybrid continues to utilize a lithium-polymer battery pack, now with a 13.3% l/100 km).

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). kWh Li-ion polymer pack from LG Chem provides the energy storage. The hybrid power control unit integrates two motor control units (traction motor and hybrid starter generator) and DC converter are all in the same package. Total system output is 139 horsepower.

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

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Then the marriage of the two propulsion systems is what you should consider, especially the impressively efficient 2023 Kia Niro plug-in electric hybrid vehicle (PHEV). 2 Powertrains in one The 2023 Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter 2 Powertrains in one The 2023 Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Your numbers may differ.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). kWh Li-ion polymer pack from LG Chem provides the energy storage. The hybrid power control unit integrates two motor control units (traction motor and hybrid starter generator) and DC converter are all in the same package. Total system output is 139 horsepower.

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