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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

Green Car Congress

The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications. We are committed to providing smart, alternative fuel solutions for car buyers, and look forward to continue growing our eco-vehicle portfolio. kVA per liter.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

“We’re 100% used EVs and hybrids,” said Robert Beas of Beas Auto Sales , noting that he displayed a pre- owned Prius Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Volt, and Ford C-max plug-in hybrids at the event. Used EVs are much more affordable,” he continued. Everyone loved these cars,” Beas said.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach).

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California’s newly ZEV rule introduces the BEVx; ARB staff expects these vehicles to play a longer-term role than plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

not a series-hybrid type vehicle such as the Chevrolet Volt equipped with a full-capability engine. These vehicles would be particularly well suited to use of low upstream GHG fuels that might be more expensive, since the predominant operating cost would be offset by relatively low-cost electricity. conventional vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Volvo also supplies a dual-mode charging cable, allowing you to charge slowly overnight with regular 120-volt household current or plug into your dryer’s or other 240-volt outlet to fill the battery in 2.5 The Swedish-built 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 fulfills its task as a luxury cruiser for those who can afford it.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. 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. kilowatt (kW) electric motor contributes 59 hp and 195 lb.-ft.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Summary: Affordable and efficient with a long list of standard features.

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