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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model. There are four drive modes of Eco, EV, Sport and Green Zone.

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The Net-Zero Neighborhood: Advanced Energy Storage and Highly Efficient Photovoltaics Take Transportation Off the Gasoline Grid and Residential Off the Electric Grid

Green Car Congress

Gil Weigand of Oak Ridge National Laboratory outlined his vision of a critical solution to the energy, climate and ensuing national security threats facing the US: the Net-Zero Neighborhood (NZN). The Net-Zero Neighborhood. Net-Zero Neighborhoods. An Energy Plan Only A Scientist Could Love or Net-Zero Neighborhoods or ?

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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

The Truth About Cars

In a nutshell, the DOE is seeking to revise how it calculates petroleum-equivalent fuel economy ratings for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids under CAFE. Examples cited by Reuters suggest machines like the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid could fall from 88.2 MPGe to 59.5

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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

Clean Fleet Report

I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. I love several things about the Volt that tipped my decision to buy out the lease and keep on driving—mostly on electricity: The Lectron charger has style and speed. The Tesla adapter is a must in my neighborhood.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

EV Life

Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. Qualified residents can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus free vehicle charging and installation.

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NY Governor Cuomo announces “Make-Ready” program for EV charging stations; >20K EV rebates approved

Green Car Congress

The Commission has already approved initiatives to encourage the zero emission’s market, including residential time-of-use rates for EV charging and annual per-plug incentives to buy down the cost of installing publicly accessible direct current fast charger stations.

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SoCal Edison white paper shares data about PEV usage and charging

Green Car Congress

Currently, SCE customers lease or own more than 12,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), both battery electric (BEVs, for about 35%) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs, for about 65%)—about 10% of national EV sales. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Infrastructure Smart charging Smart Grid V2X' —Ed Kjaer.

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