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2019 Kia Niro EV rated at 239 miles, on sale soon

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Among the most important ones: With a large 64-kwh battery pack, it will offer an EPA-rated range of 239 miles. The Niro, which Kia describes as a “multi-function crossover format,” is built on a dedicated green-vehicle platform shared with the. At the LA Auto Show, Kia has provided some long-awaited U.S.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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The city also made it easier for its employees to use electric and other green vehicles by implementing a car sharing reservation program. The city equipped 50 EV, PHEV and HEV vehicles with Zipcar’s Fast Fleet wireless technology, enabling employees to reserve available vehicles in the fleet pool.

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Kia outlines 5-year plan for more green vehicles; Optima PHEV, Niro hybrid, FCV; $10.2B investment

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The result is a targeted range of more than 800 km (497 miles) from a single fill-up and a top speed of around 170 km/h (106 mph). Kia’s research into fuel cells date back to 1998, which resulted in the creation of the limited production Kia Mohave FCEV, able to travel up to 690 km on a single fill-up.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Perfection? 1966 Volvo Nears 3 Million Miles

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One of the more familiar perceptions of green vehicles is that the energy they require to build outweighs any benefits they may have in use. The reality couldn''t be more different, but there''s still plenty to be said for getting the most out of the car you have, and extending its usable life. Some people take that to extremes.

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BYD’s Qin plug-in hybrid the best selling automotive EV in China

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Analysts are not expecting sales to slow, as both Shanghai and Beijing announced earlier this month that they will now permit BYD new energy vehicles to qualify for local municipality green-vehicle incentives and be licensed in those regions. l/100 km (147 mpg US), with an all-electric range of 70 km (43 miles).

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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Three-quarters of European consumers surveyed (74%) said that before they would consider purchasing an EV, they would expect it to be able to travel 300 miles between charges—much higher than what is currently available—and 67% said the battery must take no longer than two hours to charge.

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Eneco Purchases 50 Smith Electric Vans

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million) and was concluded with All Green Vehicles in Maasland and Roteb Lease in Rotterdam. The purchase is part of Eneco’s sustainable strategy to replace 500 of its diesel-fueled commercial vans (25% of its total commercial vehicle fleet) with electric versions within the next four years. The agreement is worth €2.3

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