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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is pleasant to drive, much like its Hyundai Tucson sibling. Some of both obviously.

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

Green Car Congress

Half of the prototypes would feature hybrid and new technologies, including alternative fuel capabilities, USPS said at the time. Testing sites include Flint and Utica, MI; Falls Church and Leesburg, VA; and Tempe and Tucson, AZ. Safe Climate Campaign. The environmental organizations signing the letter include: CALSTART.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

But the secret to getting the best fuel economy from a PHEV is by maximizing the amount of all-electric driving by plugging in. So learning exactly how much pressure to apply to the accelerator can make a difference in fuel economy. Every little design element is important for the stellar fuel economy of the Niro PHEV.

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What Affects Electric Car Range and How To Maximize It

EV Connect

Additionally, operating your EV in hot or cold climates also means you will be operating your cabin climate controls. And as already stated, while EVs fare well in city driving, ICE vehicles experience significant hits to fuel economy in stop-and-go traffic. Do you drive in a cold climate?

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