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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. There are four drive modes of Eco, EV, Sport and Green Zone. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. The XC90 is designed to haul.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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The H2 Mobility launch comes one day after leading automakers signed a Letter of Understanding regarding the commercialization and series production of fuel cell electric vehicles from 2015 onward. billion) in the development of fuel cells. Earlier post.). Hans-Peter Villis, CEO EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Of course, the EPA “green” scores are 10 for both Smog and Greenhouse Gas. Ones to watch include the upcoming BMW i4 and recently announced Kia EV6, but you can’t buy one of those yet.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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Recharging the batteries when driving is through regenerative braking. After the speed number on the dash gauge turns green, center the car between lane lines and Super Cruise can be activated. Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV. Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6. To use Super Cruise , set the adaptive cruise control to the desired speed.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

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The 215/50 all-season Michelin Energy Saver Green X tires, mounted on 17-inch machined-alloy wheels, are designed for low rolling-resistance and not performance. It is also practical in many ways, starting with the ability to handle a full week’s worth of 40-mile-per-day commuting without recharging. Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV.