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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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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

EV Central

I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. And one person in the industry who’s been calling for this to happen for a while is Damien Meredith, the no-nonsense CEO of Kia Australia. In fact, it’s getting worse.

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Everyone’s EV

Electric Auto Association

E VA members spread the word about Chevy Bolts Raejean Fellows, a former president of the Electric Vehicle Association, has been determined to show that electric vehicles (EVs) are affordable for a large swath of the American public. To spread that message, she chose to purchase a new Chevrolet Bolt. “My We update you with EV news monthly.

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

EV Life

Additionally, because Tesla has sold over 200,000 electric vehicles, it no longer qualifies for the $7500 federal tax credit, putting it at a price disadvantage versus the competing cars below. 3 Kia Soul – Electric Crossover. 1 Kia Niro EV – Electric Crossover. Explore Dealer Offers. 2019 Niro EV. With a 8.3/10

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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.