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Sierra Club Survey Says 30% Of US Dealers REFUSE To Sell Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

30% of US car dealers tell the Sierra Club they refuse to sell electric cars. Pretty soon they won't have to because they will be out of business.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. Had we spent more time in the city and in stop-and-go traffic, we would easily have topped 60 mpg, as we did when we last reviewed the Kia Niro PHEV last year (and previously). You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone. Room for adults.

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EV News: A stellar 2022 concludes

Electric Auto Association

Kia, Acura, Audi, Hyundai, EV conversions, and more. Kia EV9 SUV. Kia The Kia EV9 SUV was teased at the manufacturer’s auto show. GM Buick dealers jumping on board The company demands that dealers spend at least ‘$300 to $400K’ each to market new EVs as the brand goes all-electric. Hyundai Kona.

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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

Green Car Congress

Veloz members include: Automakers, including GM, BMW Group, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Subaru, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford. Nonprofit organizations, including the Sierra Club, CALSTART, NextGen Policy Center, The Greenlining Institute and World Resources Institute. Local government: Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

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One EV enthusiast leads to anothe

Electric Auto Association

Speaking engagements bring more connection Earlier this year, Patty of BTB encouraged me to speak about EVs to the Rotary Club of Dayton. My talk, Why Your Next Vehicle Should Be Electric , was very well received and an attendee, Rick Wegmann, recommended that I reprise my presentation at the Engineers Club of Dayton. 4 electric SUV.

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One EV enthusiast leads to another

Electric Auto Association

Speaking engagements bring more connection Earlier this year, Patty of BTB encouraged me to speak about EVs to the Rotary Club of Dayton. My talk, Why Your Next Vehicle Should Be Electric , was very well received and an attendee, Rick Wegmann, recommended that I reprise my presentation at the Engineers Club of Dayton. 4 electric SUV.

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