EV Adoption

AUGUST 31, 2021

From January 1 to June 30, 2021 an estimated 291,933 BEVs and PHEVs (plug-in electric vehicles) were purchased, roughly 30,000 below the 320,000 average for the full years of 2018-2020. Top 15-Selling BEV & PHEV Models 1H 2021. Top 15 PHEV Models By Percentage of Total 1H PHEV Sales.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Niro PHEV pairs an all-aluminum 1.6-liter kWh more than Niro hybrid) and output/power have helped make the Niro Plug-in Hybrid an efficient, low emissions crossover.

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Plug in America

AUGUST 10, 2022

Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Plugstar also provides a list of dealerships that have received EV training by Plug In America’s dealership trainers. Bright spots exist in the market for shoppers of new and pre-owned EVs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2022

Kia revealed the Niro Plus, its first purpose-built vehicle (PBV). Kia is exploring diverse ways to help people and businesses move beyond traditional automotive, and the company expects its PBV models to be an important part of future mobility. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Kia eLCV Business Division.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 20, 2022

When the all-electric Kia Niro was introduced in 2019 it followed the 2017 Niro hybrid and then the 2018 Niro plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all three versions, as well as Kia’s eco-friendly philosophy that this year saw the debut of the all-new, all-electric EV6.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2018

Kia Motors presented its new “Boundless for All” future mobility vision at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Connected – By 2025, Kia will adopt connected car technologies across every vehicle segment, and aim to make every single model a connected car by 2030. Niro EV Concept.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Between 2022 and 2025, Mazda will introduce a range of new products including hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV models. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Kia Motors outlined its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles, with the goal of becoming a leader in the low-emissions car market by 2020. The new investment by Hyundai Motor Group, Kia’s parent company, totals 11.3 Optima PHEV and Niro hybrid.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Definitely worthy of used EV tax credits Here are all the Used EVs that qualify for tax credits As promised, here is the current list of used EVs that qualify for tax credits in the US, per the IRS, separated by all-electric BEVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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Drive Electric

JUNE 25, 2021

Underneath you have the extra plug for your CCS, and that will allow you to charge up to 100kW and just 30 minutes to charge your battery 80% if you find one at a local charging station. Hyundai IONIQ electric ‘Premium SE’ (2018). Kia Soul EV. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2017). BMW 330e PHEV.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If if that doesn’t hit your MPG targets, Tucson will soon have a plug-in hybrid version of the Tucson out that will offer the opportunity to drive solely on electricity locally. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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Drive Electric

MARCH 15, 2021

Your Type 2 is your fast charge typically plugged in with a 7kW wall box at home or at work, plugging in to a 7kW charger will give you a full charge in around 11 hours so you would look to plug that in overnight to be able to be ready and set off in the morning. Hyundai IONIQ electric ‘Premium SE’ (2018). Kia Soul EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

Oh, but if fuel economy is your thing, Mitsubishi has teased a plug-in hybrid version of the 2022 Outlander is on the not-so-far-off horizon (replacing the current 2021 PHEV model). Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Comparison Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, Subaru Ascent, Volkswagen Atlas. Story by John Faulkner.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

Mitsubishi introduced the Eclipse Cross in 2018 with a low entry price, hoping to attract value buyers in the hot compact crossover segment. Options in the diverse compact crossover market: Road Test: 2018 Mazda CX-5. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4. Road Test: 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

I launched Emporia in the spring of 2018 with co-founders Ted Graham and Franz Ketwig—we have worked together since 2006 in the commodities trading space, and they now share the Chief Technical Officer role at Emporia. We can turn on smart plugs. We have smart plugs that will turn on all smart appliances. Shawn: Correct.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

According to BNEF, even if prices for nickel, cobalt, lithium, and other raw materials used in batteries return to the highs seen in 2018, $100/kWh packs would be delayed by only a couple of years. The base version of the Kia Niro, for example, is a hybrid but it also comes in PHEV and BEV version.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

From largest to smallest it goes Palisade, Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson/Tucson PHEV, Nexo FCEV, Kona/Kona EV and Venue. The Venue is in the hot small crossover category selling against the Kia Soul , Nissan Kicks , Honda HR-V , and the Toyota CH-R , among others. Road Test: 2020 Kia Soul. Road Test: 2018 Mazda CX-3.

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EV Sales

MARCH 22, 2021

The only exception to this geographical intra-Europe rule was Ukraine, entering the Top 10 in 2016-2018 on the power of grassroots-driven lively market of second-hand EV imports, which seems to have stalled in 2019-2020. It was one of only 30 sold in Israel last year (out of ~1500 BEV sales there in 2020). Globally ~14k Ioniq BEVs were sold.

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