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

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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

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But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter 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).

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Rounding out the propulsion options, the 2.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. 72 miles, with 35.3 Level 2 240V 3.5

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro has been completely redesigned for 2023 with what Kia says was inspired by combining nature with aerodynamics. Efficient with Low Emissions.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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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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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. The post Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—Plug-in Hybrid SUV Options.