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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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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 the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range.

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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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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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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

If you have a short commute or don’t drive too much, older model EVs such as the first-generation Nissan Leaf or Kia Soul EV are value leaders with a long history of reliability and long service life. In a tight market, they provide a solution to skyrocketing energy costs. . There are some exceptions to this standard depending on your state.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

Fiat stopped selling the Cinquecento, or 500e, in the United States (in reality California and Oregon only) in 2019. 2024 Kia Seltos. First launched in 2021, Kia has done a major refresh on its compact utility vehicle, the 2024 Seltos. Lucid edging toward affordability. 2024 Fiat 500e EV. Back and better in the USA.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

At a media preview in Santa Barbara this week, Hyundai executives said the the hybrid will be moving into showrooms shortly, the battery-electric version in April (in California initially), and the plus-in hybrid in Q4. market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Driveability.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. During our week in the Tucson Hybrid AWD we drove 463 miles through Southern California, averaging 38.1 Style, affordable & fuel economy. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV5 Prime PHEV.

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