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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. 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 177 miles through Southern California averaging a very satisfying 87.7 A Winning Formula. Story by John Faulkner. Safety and Warranties.

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6 Best Electric SUVs and Crossovers (and how they’re changing the cost of driving)

EV Life

In addition to the mounting costs of gasoline, our love of SUVs is also costing the planet in terms of carbon emitted by sports utility vehicles (compared to more efficient sedans and hybrids.). 3 Kia Soul – Electric Crossover. 1 Kia Niro EV – Electric Crossover. Let’s face it. 2019 Niro EV. With a 8.3/10

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

The California legislature is considering a bill that would require most EVs sold in the state to be bidirectional-capable by 2027. During the recent California heat wave, Nuvve helped to reduce peak demands on the grid through the Emergency Load Reduction Program, using bidirectional-capable school buses to feed energy back to the grid.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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The tipping point is upon us

Electric Auto Association

One of my first EVs was a BMW ActiveE , and in 2013, a group of ActiveE owners decided to meet in Morro Bay, California. But the two EVs that I am particularly excited about are the Kia EV-6 and its first cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Much like the Porsche, the Air will be an aspirational vehicle and out of reach for many drivers.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations require volume automakers to sell a minimum number of PEVs each year in the state.

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