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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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More specifically, he suggests that other than supporting fundamental R&D, programs to promote alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) “ are not currently warranted for climate protection. kJ/m); and net GHG emissions impact per unit of fuel energy consumed by the vehicles (e.g., VMT); vehicle energy intensity (e.g.,

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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Half of the prototypes would feature hybrid and new technologies, including alternative fuel capabilities, USPS said at the time. Additionally, testing of the vehicles’ durability, components and fuel economy will be conducted by engineers at third-party laboratories. Electric Auto Association. Environment America.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too. Yet, we have brought chaos to the natural world: poisoning our planet with pollution, wiping out species and ecosystems with abandon, and destabilising our climate with greenhouse gas emissions. It is crucial for businesses of all sizes to act now.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro hybrid has an EPA estimated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, delivering a driving range of up to 588 miles. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter The center dash houses the 10.25-inch

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. General Motors LLC. 350,000.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Big thanks to Kia designers for the knobs and wheels to control the radio and dual-zone automatic climate control.

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