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2016 Chevy Volt Powertrain, EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Changes, Mazda Diesel Still Delayed: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today we detail the 2016 Chevrolet Volt powertrain, look at new guidelines for EPA fuel-economy testing, and update the saga of the Mazda 6 diesel sedan. The EPA issues new fuel-economy testing.' All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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GM plans to bring plugin hybrids to North American market

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ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood: Ford and GM’s EV slowdown may benefit Tesla “Our forward plans include bringing our plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America,” Barra said (via Automotive News ). If enacted, these rules would mean EVs would need to account for two-thirds of new vehicle sales in the U.S.

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Volt misses Leaf mark in EPA’s fuel economy ratings

Green Cars News

The Chevrolet Volt has been awarded a fuel efficiency rating of the equivalent of 93 miles to the gallon when driven in electric-only mode, just falling short of the fuel economy figure awarded to its leading rival, the Nissan Leaf. Tags: Chevrolet 93mpg electric EPA petrol range-extended rating volt.

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News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

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EPA with a 520-mile range. Earlier in the month the Rivian R1T pickup’s Launch Edition was rated by the EPA at 314 miles of range, while its sister SUV, the R1S clocked in a 316 miles. EPA also published the Lucid motors’ efficiency, which was calculated to be 27 kWh/100 miles, besting Tesla’s Model S.

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Volt owners exceeding expectations with electric range

Green Cars News

Owners of the new Chevrolet Volt are regularly exceeding their predicted range of electric power only, according to the car’s maker GM. Chevrolet Electric cars Chevrolet Volt electric car range-extended'

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

This platform will be the basis for a whole new line of future Kia EVs. The EV6 has an EPA range of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates due to its cutting edge 800-volt architecture. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy.

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