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New Argonne-developed tool helps car buyers compare electric-drive and traditional vehicles

Green Car Congress

The tool was created as a part of an innovative clean-vehicle program recently launched in the Midwest. The new guidance tool helps consumers compare the cost of owning different electric-drive powertrain technologies, as well as the environmental impact of these vehicles. The project was announced at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

Clean Vehicle Credit : This $7,500 credit was renamed, reshaped, and split in two parts: $3,750 if the vehicle’s battery is manufactured or assembled in North America. Used EV purchased at registered auto dealerships. This will support millions more low- and middle-income families than the original credit.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to be among the first to drive the 2023 Niro Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report’s was painted in Cityscape Green, but the most eye catching element from the side view is what Kia calls the Aero Blade. Clean Fleet Report was driving the Niro SX Touring model with heated and ventilated front seats covered in vegan leather that is soft to the touch and looked pretty good. Story by John Faulkner.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. There is a choice of eight colors—Jet Black Mica, Cypress, Celestite, Wind Chill Pearl (with a $425 added cost) and Sonic Silver Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Blue Crush Metallic and Acidic Blast. The last four have a contrasting black roof.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. However low the cost of operations becomes; the buyer still has to find the money to buy the car initially.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Driving Experience: On the Road Clean Fleet Report drove the UX 250h Premium with front-wheel drive (FWD) and driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal and Sport.

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