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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. A case for sedans.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The privacy, solar and laminated acoustic glass add to the look and comfort of the Limited trim. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Exterior Statement. A whole new face.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? Stops were solid and consistent with a power-assisted braking system consisting of vented front and solid rear discs, as part of the anti-lock brake system with electric stability control. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car. So, fuel cell cars have some of the advantages of pure fully electric cars.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

Let’s look at some of the other differences in hybrid vs. electric vehicles, including the older hybrids and new plug-in hybrids offered by manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda and Hyundai. If you use solar power to generate electricity for your EV charging station, you can reduce the carbon footprint of running an EV down to virtually zero.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

The state has recognized hydrogen-powered cars as part of its drive to zero-out tailpipe emissions (and the resulting dangerous smog) for three decades and helped support the development of vehicles and infrastructure. The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles.

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