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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. Improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency, and Niro HEV returns a targeted 53 mpg combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? The 2023 Kia Niro PHEV does not have DC fast charging. miles per gallon. With the 3.8

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Final EV Tax Credit Details and More EV News

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We also have news on the new Kia EV9 three-seater, GM moving on from Apple’s CarPlay, how to become an EV expert, and high-power charging for a truck stop. A three-seater Kia EV9 SUV will be sold in the 2024 model year. Many Americans want to know if their next EV purchase qualifies for a full, half, or any tax credit.

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Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency

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The Tucson ix FCEV made its US public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC. It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 liter Nu engine delivering 40 mpg highway for the Elantra. —John Juriga, Powertrain Director at Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc.

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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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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 Earlier post.)

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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

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 Earlier post.)

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