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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

Clean Fleet Report

The Niro EV comes in two trims–Wind and Wave–with the difference being added features on the Wave, which is the model we drove. The Niro EV does not qualify for Federal tax credits, but qualifies in some states for rebates and a HOV sticker. Wind $40,875 Wave $45,875 Observations: 2023 Kia Niro EV Practical and affordable.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

Let’s look at some of the other differences in hybrid vs. electric vehicles, including the older hybrids and new plug-in hybrids offered by manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda and Hyundai. This reduces wear and tear on the brake pads and also helps recharge the vehicle to provide longer range. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work?

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

Clean Fleet Report

seconds Top speed: 115 mph Curb Weight: 5,324 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds Wind and Land 280 miles AER (with optional 20-inch wheels) 99.8 Built on an all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service on future EVs from Kia as well as models from sibling brands Hyundai and Genesis. 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8

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Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

There are three Kia EV6 models–Light, Wind and GT-Line-that come with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) with one motor or all-wheel drive (AWD) with two motors. Wind and GT-Line RWD. Wind and GT-Line AWD. This is the first of the new breed of EVs from Kia, where electrified vehicles have been offered since the 2015 Soul EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

Clean Fleet Report

The Bolt is no different from other electric vehicles as it runs silent, except any noise that may come from the tires and a bit of wind. The Bolt EV currently (as of August 2022) does not qualify for federal tax credits, but will qualify for credits or incentives in some states. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The fuel engine on the Volt is used to run the generator to recharge the battery when a trip exceeds 40 miles, and it’s rage on a full tank is around 400 miles. Even in their resurrected state, they dont have a prayer against toyota, honda, hyundai, and their worst nightmare, CHINA… — Seren 21. — Tony 11.

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