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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

Green Car Congress

The program involves Hyundai providing a number of Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs ( earlier post ) for daily use and confirmation by the DOE using existing hydrogen infrastructure. In February, Hyundai reported that Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers had accumulated more than 1,000,000 miles on the roads and highways of Southern California.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

Green Car Congress

It joins Hyundai’s successful new Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe in a full line-up of Hyundai crossovers for the US market. Estimated range is 250 miles (402 km). Kona Electric estimated range is a segment-leading 250 miles (402 km), meeting the varying needs of owner lifestyles. The powertrain inverter has a power density of 25.4

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter The 60/40 folding rear seat opens up 63.2-inches

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3 all-electric miles. ?? 72 miles, with 35.3

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Niro has an EPA rated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, which delivers a driving range of up-to 588 miles. seconds in a few 0-60 miles per hour runs, which is not quick. Great-looking and efficient around town We clocked 10.8

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. As we descended the all-downhill 43 miles on CA 243 from Idyllwild to the Cabazon Dinosaurs , we reveled in the fast regeneration of the battery and also the efficiency of Kia hybrid system. On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

With the pandemic, with climate change issues coming to the forefront, with a change in Administration, there’s just incredible interest in EVs right now.” The Tucson Electric Vehicle Association in Arizona showcased conversions and self-built vehicles. We’re clearly at an inflection point,” said April Bolduc, President of the EAA.