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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Not all were, of course, as there is still plenty of interest around gasoline-propelled cars, SUVs and trucks. A stunning electric drop-top. 2024 Kia Seltos. Electrified Debuts Dominate the Scene.

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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. liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). You had me at 46 MPG.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Click to enlarge.

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Kia introduces 2018 Niro PHEV crossover to US at Los Angeles Show

Green Car Congress

Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder engine with an 8.9 kW electric motor, a set-up for optimum fuel efficiency and electrically driven range.

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The 3,800 team members, as Hyundai calls them, are building the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 that joins electric models of the GV60 EV and the Electrified G80 , both of which are assembled in South Korea. Both GV70s share a platform that was specifically designed for a gasoline engine and electric motors.

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Sneak Preview: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

An All-Electric GV70 Joins the Genesis Line-up. The all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 small SUV joins the 2023 GV60 EV and the G80 Electrified sedan as the first of a new line-up of electric vehicles coming to Genesis by 2030. Lots of aero touches. The GV70 EV gets its own wheels. Pricing and Availability.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, a record number of drivers are considering EVs. Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Once you go electric, you won’t go back!