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

Green Car Congress

The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV.

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

Green Car Congress

Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8 l/100 km) combined based on internal testing.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8

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How to Plan Summer Travel with an EV

Blink Charging

Because gas stations are almost everywhere, it’s relatively easy to travel in an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. Plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) cannot use DCFC at all, and not all DCFC stations are compatible with all fully-electric vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) change everything, and that includes your summer travel plans.

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How to Answer Top EV FAQs This Season at Your Dealership

Blink Charging

Drivers can use a service such as: Google Maps Apple Maps Their vehicle’s navigation system (if available) The Blink app for iOS and the Blink Android app The PlugShare website or the PlugShare app for iOS or the PlugShare Android app Most drivers, when using a networked public or home charging station will use an app for charging.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

As Burning Man attempts to go green, here's to hoping they become the first American City to ban the internal combustion engine within its borders. Google Guys Th!nk A number of websites ( webpronews.com , pandia.com ) are reporting that Google may be getting more involved with Th! I believe Google would find Th!nk

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

Clean Fleet Report

After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. But things are changing for them. The G90 did not disappoint.