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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. Story by John Faulkner.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. Styled at the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, the ZDX and future Acura EVs will be tailored for American drivers who want comfort, style, performance and all-electric efficiency.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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There are already spaces in New York City and Los Angeles, and there are now two in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I’m located. That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Story by Steve Schaefer.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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Kia realizes in a booming EV market (check out the competition list at the end of this review), it is not a good idea to have a model with the same design for too many years as consumers are looking for the next newest thing on wheels. We have reviewed and have been impressed with all the Kia hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Ford and SCE will explore whether these batteries have other uses that could reduce their cost to consumers.

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