Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

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 mpg, highway 40.0

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter km/l (6.13

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Diesel Kia 2018 Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 79

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

First customer Tim Bush and family (center), with John Patterson (left) and Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America (right). —Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Hold On Tight As the Fastest Kia Takes Off. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the all-new, all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 in January 2022, it was an eye opener for design and performance. It places this Kia in some pretty heady performance company with electric vehicles costing way more.

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Kia Las Vegas All-Electric MPH 88

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). 72 miles, with 35.3

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission. The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, and two motor generators producing 120 kilowatts for a combined 220 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The SE with 17-inch alloy wheels gets 53 mpg city/51 highway/52 combined, while the XSE and XSE Premium shod with 18-inch alloy wheels get 50/47/48.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8 kilowatt-hour battery.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. liter non-turbocharged inline-4 mated to a 100 kilowatt (kW) electric motor. The rechargeable 17.8 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

liter non-turbo 4-cylinder engine that produces 163 horsepower by itself, but adding in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The hybrid powertrain The Environmental Protection Agency rates the all-electric range (AER) at 37 miles and fuel economy at 40 mpg highway and combined when running in gasoline-only mode.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

So I had a very satisfying rush of good feelings seeing, getting into and driving the all-new 2022 Kia EV6 electric crossover. The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. Single electric motor. Single motor. Dual motors. Power and Range.

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Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 80

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7 Consequently, deceleration feels more consistent and linear than other hybrids, according to Kia.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The Launch Edition features two motors, one up front and one in the rear, powered by a 78-kilowatt-hour battery. That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. I guess I was driving “sporty” on the freeway, as well. Plentiful Power.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. To recharge, you can top off your vehicle via a fuel cell stack in about five minutes.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The 2022 Bolt EUV has a 65 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery powering a single 150 kW motor that produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Recharging the batteries when driving is through regenerative braking. Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV. Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6. Powertrain. Overachieving shoes.

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Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 102

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Hyundai, along with its siblings Kia and Genesis, has some of the best-designed vehicles on the road. The 2022 Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service for future EVs from Hyundai, plus models from sibling brands Kia and Genesis. Single 125 kW electric motor. Dual electric motors.

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Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light 88

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV. Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6.

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 77

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

kilowatt (kW) electric motor powering the front wheels and producing 143 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. Driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic, or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. seconds) that have two electric motors driving all four wheels. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV.

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Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The 2022 Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service on future EVs from Hyundai, plus on models from sibling brands Kia and Genesis. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes in two single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) models or one two-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) set-up. Single electric motor.

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Hyundai All-Electric SUV Design 89

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To date, two manufacturers — Tesla and General Motors — saw the tax credit phaseout completely. The credit is not available for Tesla vehicles acquired after December 31, 2019 and General Motors EV purchased after March 31, 2020. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022. 4,000 Base Tax Credit. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.

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Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116