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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. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The Swedish-built 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 fulfills its task as a luxury cruiser for those who can afford it. News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—Plug-in Hybrid SUV Options.

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Roland Berger study outlines integrated vehicle and fuels roadmap for further abating transport GHG emissions 2030+ at lowest societal cost

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Optimized internal combustion engines are the major contributor to the reduction of passenger car GHG emissions with significant improvements until 2020 and the subsequent penetration of more effective alternative technologies into the fleet. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx. 34 Mton CO 2 e (WTW). can be removed.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. Tesla found the volume (after some initial stumbles) that has moved the company toward fiscal stability.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Municipal fleet electrification.

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California’s Advanced Clean Cars program: transforming the light-duty fleet to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles with an eye on 2050

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ARB staff proposes that many of the technologies that reduce climate change emissions will also reduce the operating costs of light-duty vehicles. Estimates of the average reduction in operating costs of the new vehicles range from about 4% for model year (MY) 2017 vehicles, to more than 25% for MY2025 vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Style, affordable & fuel economy. The attractive and interesting looks, affordable price and very efficient hybrid system send the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid AWD to the top of the list among compact SUVs. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV. Observations: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD. Any questions?

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