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. Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

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 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.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

You might remember that when yours truly flew to California last year to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage, I didn’t get to spend more than five minutes in the hybrid version. The Kia delivers here, too, thanks to a comfy cabin that blends functionality and design nicely. All at a reasonable price.

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Kia Price Hybrid Juice 92

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. In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7 More Power.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? For Kia, it meant replacing its light-selling Sedona minivan with the attractive 2022 Carnival. Goodbye To the Minivan. Drivetrain.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 74

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. But the days of a $13,000 economy car are over. Mitsubishi’s impressive warranty, combined with the excellent fuel economy available from the Mirage’s naturally aspirated 1.2-liter Annual U.S.

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Mitsubishi North America Kia Nissan 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom. EV public policy California and New York first and second The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its rankings of state public policy in support of encouraging EV growth. Sony Vision S interior. Canadian firm Li-Cycle announced the building of a lithium-ion recycling plant.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Kia Automobile 57

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2020

Hyundai and Kia also announce €100-million investment in the UK-based startup Arrival. COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus just how critical our e-commerce, shipping and transportation industries and the vehicles that power them are to our worldwide economy, our health and our daily lives.

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2020 Los Angeles Emissions New York 269

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements. Emissions standards going forward were to be based on a data-driven and objective review in which the EPA, the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are aligned every step of the way.

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EPA Standards Global Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Hyundai, the world’s fourth largest automaker, has declared GDi among its key technologies to lead the industry in fuel economy.

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Gasoline Grant Wisconsin Fuel Economy 170

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

JANUARY 1, 2023

We had some clear favorites, including the new Kia EV6 GT and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV , according to our Road Test Editor John Faulkner. The scenario was playing out as expected as EV sales became normalized in many places around the globe, including the state’s of California, Washington, Florida and Texas in the U.S. .

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F-150 Las Vegas Ford Clean 86

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Beyond 2015, Hyundai plans limited mass production of the ix35 Fuel Cell, with a goal of 10,000 units; Hyundai will also introduce the vehicle in Korea and California. The fuel economy and range of the ix35 Fuel Cell have improved by 10% over the previous-generation model. Hyundai / Kia America Technical Center.

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Hyundai 2015 Fuel Production 261

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Mazda did not release fuel economy estimates, how fast the plug-in battery charges, or the all-electric driving range for the PHEV.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Road Test: 2022 Kia K5. A little fin help.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. Style, affordable & fuel economy. Need we go on?

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“I assumed I was facing mandatory market adjustments,” she said, explaining that she had recently paid $4000 in “mandatory add-ons” in the form of a required premium security system when she purchased a new KIA EV6. GM to the rescue “I attended the LA Auto Show and found that the best EV-buying tips came from Chevrolet,” Fellows recalled.

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Tax Credit Dealers Purchase Chevrolet 91

EV Match

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Southern California-based Mullen Automotive introduced their first vehicle at this year’s show. Although EVmatch staff were unable to attend the event in person this year, many on our team were following the event closely, and wanted to share some things that stood out: Mullen Automotive. Photo courtesty of dot.LA. Meet the Concept EV9.

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Auto Concept Personal Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. Another major engineering challenge was to reduce internal friction to attain better fuel economy. Click to enlarge. Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the 2.4

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. Kia Carnival SX Prestige. Kia K5 GT 2.5T. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

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). After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. Kia EV6 GT. & So Genesis, you did a great job.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations require volume automakers to sell a minimum number of PEVs each year in the state.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. In 157 miles combined highway and city driving through Southern California, our CVT-equipped Mirage SE hatchback averaged 42.2 Steering feel was light and road feel was light.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L In 320 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Annette : We live in South Orange County, California. M & A: We considered the Kia Niro, Mini Cooper Countryman and Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrids. In this case we met with Mark and Annette, who purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. Happy with their choice. Clean Fleet Report : Tell us a bit about yourselves.

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Prius Toyota Plug-in Clean 82

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

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 full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

In 205 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 36.6 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Hitting the Road.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5. Your numbers may differ.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter liter inline 6-cylinder engine with 280 horsepower (hp) and 332 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride.

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SUV MPG Fuel Economy Light 83