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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. Improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency, and Niro HEV returns a targeted 53 mpg combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. 72 miles, with 35.3 all-electric miles. ??

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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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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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid

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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? The 2023 Kia Niro PHEV does not have DC fast charging. miles per gallon. With the 3.8

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The fastest way will be with DC fast charging delivering a 20-to-80% battery state of charge boost in 42 minutes. at seconds, Kia EV6 GT at 3.6 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. miles per hour of charging. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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Fast-charging with a DC charger (with compatible vehicles) can cut the charge time to a half hour or less. A 220-volt home charging system cuts charging time by half or more. Public charging stations times are equal or less than 220-volt home charging systems. Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In? first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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The SE with 17-inch alloy wheels gets 53 mpg city/51 highway/52 combined, while the XSE and XSE Premium shod with 18-inch alloy wheels get 50/47/48. The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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