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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. —“Powering Autos to 2020” (draft). Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. However, China is a major wildcard.

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What’s the State of Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022?

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A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Of course, there are a range of eco-friendly vehicles on the market, but one emerging contender is hydrogen-powered cars. In 2022, consumers have multiple choices for alternative-fuel vehicles. Fast-fueling is hydrogen’s big appeal (compared to battery EVs).

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. kW electric motor. Smooth Operator.

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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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British Columbia has already legislated 2020 and 2050 targets and will explore whether setting a mid-term target will aid their achievement. Adopting and maintaining low-carbon fuel standards in each jurisdiction. The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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The only choice For the all-wheel drive version, which Clean Fleet Report had for a week, the transmission is part of the Honda Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control. If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2

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