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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

Green Car Congress

Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. Out of Terrain Mode, the Sportage defaults to Drive Mode, with the driver selecting from Comfort, Eco, Sport or Smart sub-settings.

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Kia unveils next-generation Niro; hybrid first, PHEV and BEV to follow

Green Car Congress

The all-new Niro features a trio of state-of-the-art electrified powertrains, including hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) options. PHEV and BEV models will be revealed at a later date, closer to market launch. The HEV features Kia’s highly-efficient Smartstream 1.6-liter liter GDI gasoline engine.

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DOE: Smaller SUVs are better for the environment, EVs and PHEVs better yet

Green Car Reports

Battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles already produce lower overall emissions than the average gasoline small SUV, and have a pathway to further reducing emissions, according to a recent Department of Energy report.

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Many People Aren't Plugging In Their PHEVs, According To Study

InsideEVs

If you don't plug in your PHEV, you're not only losing money, but also emitting harmful exhaust fumes into the environment.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

Green Car Congress

Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a pass

Baua Electric

Another study from Transport & Environment in 2020 also found that plug-in hybrids are polluting more than claimed. It’s shifted largely from internal-combustion vehicles directly to EVs, and regulators have considered effectively discouraging PHEVs with policy. ” 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Meanwhile U.S.

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2021’s Rebelle Rally Shows That EVs & PHEVs Can Compete, Even In The Harshest Environments

CleanTechnica EVs

2021’s Rebelle Rally did something no previous year’s contest did: it proved that electrified vehicles (including full EVs) are able to hold their own against gas-powered vehicles, even far away from the interstates. Not only did an electrified vehicle win, but full EVs (not a hybrid of any kind) made a strong showing.