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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Green Zone mode automatically switches to EV mode through navigation and driving history when driving in residential neighborhoods, past schools and hospitals. Eco is best when on the highway to maximize fuel economy and Sport for when an extra boost of performance is needed.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Zipcar offers more than 60 different makes and models of vehicles, including Audis, BMWs, Mini Coopers, pickup trucks, Prius hybrids and more. We reported on Hyundai’s recently launched Mocean Lab Mobility venture. Audi invested in Silvercar, what it calls a “next generation” car rental company.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Green Car Congress

it would bring down the neighborhood. With recent improvements in high temperature life and cell safety CPI is excited about increasing Li-ion’s role in traditional hybrids like the Toyota Prius. LG Chem will be supplying a Lithium polymer pack for the Hyundai Blue Drive system expected to be released in 2009. Earlier post.).

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. Follow us on Twitter!

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Of course, everything has its drawbacks and one problem with charging at home is that it is not an option available for some city dwellers. Follow us on Twitter!