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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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In 2019, the European Union and the United States both mandated minimum noise requirements for electric vehicles operating at low speeds in order to alert nearby pedestrians: “at least 56 decibels when traveling under 12 mph (20 km/h)” in Europe and “ 43 to 64 decibels when they are moving at less than 18.6 mph” in the United States.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry. A bit about that Lexus dealer. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Go to your local Kia dealer and see for yourself. Road Test: 2019 Kia Niro EV. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” Go to your local Mazda dealer and see for yourself how the CX-9 has retained much of the old Mazda “Zoom Zoom” DNA. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Wireless phone charging is a convenient touch, but note the USB front and rear ports are C-type, meaning you may need to purchase an A-to-C adapter cord for charging and streaming. As of May 2022, the X-Line and X-Pro are in dealers, with the Hybrid arriving by early summer. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. 50 per mile just for fuel.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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But it has yet to catch on with consumers, which is no small thing as the state of California has spent more than $300 million since 2012 for consumer rebates, fueling stations, the purchase of transit buses and grants subsidizing the development of hydrogen-powered freight trucks. Pricing, Purchase Incentive and Warranties.

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