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ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

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In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. Overall, urban/suburban driving leads to a 32-39% reduction in fuel economy over highway driving.

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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. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Adding electric miles.

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FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

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The retrofitted hybrid trucks are projected to improve fuel economy by 44%, decrease particulate matter by 96% and reduce NO x emissions by 75% compared to the standard FedEx Express delivery truck. FedEx and our suppliers have demonstrated that converted hybrids are a viable, lower-cost option compared to purchasing new hybrids.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. EPA at 235 miles. Ready to take you there.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Why are the numbers so low, and why only in California? The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look. Warranties.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. So why the low station numbers, and why only in California?

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1 This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient. The liquid-cooled 64.8

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