Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

At the media launch of the all-new 2014 Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) also announced plans to offer an all-electric version of the company’s iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle in select markets in 2014. Soul EV will be the second alternative-fuel Kia vehicle to be offered for sale in the US.

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2014 Kia Alternative Fuels Polymer 230

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Not bad, unless I was driving the Kia Stinger , which welcomes some seriously aggressive driving. A Winning Formula. Story by John Faulkner.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L. Kia believes in sedans–and it shows.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter The base price for the 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door is $17,090. Observations: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback. Drivetrain.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 73

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. The Korean car company will remind you it is not a minivan but an MPV or Multi-Purpose Vehicle. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? Goodbye To the Minivan. Drivetrain. Fun in back.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 74

Teslarati

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. The state is accepting applications for grant rebates until March 22, 2024, according to its website, though only 2,000 grants will be awarded.

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Texas Grant Alternative Fuels Maintenance 133

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. Powertrain.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

The market share of diesel vehicles fell to 39.5% SUVs were a key driver of growth in February, with the volume of vehicles registered up by 24.7% This was largely caused by falling demand in Germany and the UK, where diesel vehicle registrations decreased by 19.2% The results mark the highest February volume since 2008, when 1.19

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SUV Diesel Europe Market 186

The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

One of the things that EV antagonists often cite is a lack of buyer enthusiasm for electric vehicles. & Around half of gas and diesel vehicle owners told KPMG that they were considering a hybrid or electric vehicle, and most of that group said they were considering a purchase in the next two years.

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Buy Affordable Alternative Fuels Kia 96

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. l/100 km)—a 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Direct current fast charging stations are used to charge electric vehicles (EVs), and lately, they’ve been spawning all around the US following the hype surrounding electric vehicles. There are several levels of DC fast charging stations , each with different levels of power for different vehicles. What Is DC Fast Charging?

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DC Charging Kia Plug-in 90

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Daimler AG and leading energy companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Berlin, with the participation of the German Minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, to evaluate and expand the setup of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany to support the series production of fuel cell electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Germany Hydrogen Vehicles Stimulus Package 268

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The AcuraLink app connects your phone and the ZDX with several convenient features, such as a stolen vehicle locator, remote start and stop and remote door lock and unlock. at seconds, Kia EV6 GT at 3.6 Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews.

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Hold On Tight As the Fastest Kia Takes Off. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the all-new, all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 in January 2022, it was an eye opener for design and performance. It places this Kia in some pretty heady performance company with electric vehicles costing way more.

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Kia Las Vegas All-Electric MPH 89

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 85

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? So learning exactly how much pressure to apply to the accelerator can make a difference in fuel economy.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 74

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 5, 2022

Kia’s newest EV delivers great value, cutting edge styling and variety of configurations. The Kia EV6 is a strong contender. Kia has been one of the leaders in value-priced EVs over the last few years, but their offerings had been based on vehicles that started life as conventional internal combustion cars.

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Kia Wind EPA All-Electric 103

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Global Auto Fuel 2010 218

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Take the Mach-E battery pack and drop it into the best-selling Ford Transit commercial vehicle and the E-Transit enters the last-mile delivery market. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). The 2023 GV60 joins the 2023 Electrified G80 AWD sedan as the first two all-electric vehicles from Genesis. The GV60 also has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) where power, maximum 1.9 So Genesis, you did a great job.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. As the new largest Mazda SUV, the CX-90 has the most spacious interior of any Mazda vehicle.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Active and passive safety features include eight air bags, vehicle stability and traction control, brake assist and blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 88

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Palisade Calligraphy AWD has MacPherson struts with coil springs up front, a multi-link independent set-up in the rear, and an auto-leveling rear suspension which levels out the vehicle when the rear is weighted with passengers, cargo or towing. Interior: “The Ultimate Family Vehicle”. New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Real Time senses when your vehicle is losing traction, and automatically activates the rear differential to drive the rear wheels. Using controls on the steering wheel the driver can scroll-through various vehicle settings. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 79

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Kia does make two very capable sporty sedans, the Stinger and the K5 , that will satisfy your carving needs. New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ).

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

We find the Mazda audio interface to be cumbersome, with additional extra steps necessary to accomplish tasks that on other vehicles are much easier and simpler. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting up to 20 mph forward and six mph in reverse for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail. Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Ready for fun. Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos.

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Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 66

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Kia Carnival SX Prestige. Kia K5 GT 2.5T. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. [ Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 97

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

So I had a very satisfying rush of good feelings seeing, getting into and driving the all-new 2022 Kia EV6 electric crossover. There aren’t any perfect vehicles, but the EV6 is close. The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. Power and Range.

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Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 80

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Each of these are a first for Mazda and will be shared with future vehicles. Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. As the largest Mazda crossover, the CX-90 has the most spacious interior of any Mazda vehicle. Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter inch or 12.3-inch, inch, depending on the model.

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Kia is targeting the Niro and Niro PHEV to earn top honors from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Los Angeles PHEV Kia 2018 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 82

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

many vehicle and infotainment functions can be controlled. All other vehicle controls and information are found on the touchscreen and the heated steering wheel. Other safety features include a 360-degree surround view camera, theft alarm and a vehicle immobilizer. inch color touchscreen and voice commands. With a “Hey, VinFast!”

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

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. A plug-in hybrid vehicle is especially good for local electric motoring with the freedom to burn gas on a longer trip. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. What does all this add up to?

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Add vehicle stability and traction control, and it leads to what Subaru says–“Front lateral bending rigidity has been increased by 60-percent for the 2022 model to improve turn-in and response.” Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Volkswagens are known for making fine handling vehicles, and the 2021 Atlas Cross Sport continues that tradition. Working in conjunction with the airbag sensors in a collision, the brakes are applied automatically after an accident so your car does not continue moving where it could strike another vehicle or object.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 84