Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. MY2012-2025 standards are EPA GHG standards in miles per gallon equivalent, incorporating air conditioning improvements. mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) (4.32 L/100km) or 163 g/mile of CO 2 for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025.

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Obama Light California Miles 291

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Hyundai and Kia will pay a combined $100-million civil penalty, the largest in Clean Air Act history, to resolve violations concerning the testing and certification of vehicles sold in the US (“Conformity Violations”) and will spend approximately $50 million on measures to prevent any future violations. Hyundai and Kia will also forfeit 4.75

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

mpg from October 2007, according to the latest tracking figures from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This 20% improvement in fuel economy (mpg) corresponds to a 17% reduction in fuel consumption (gallons per mile). Average sales-weighted mpg.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

mpg from October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This 20% improvement in fuel economy (mpg) corresponds to a 17% reduction in fuel consumption (gallons per mile). All of the values are now corrected for the changes in the EPA ratings for the Hyundai/Kia vehicles that were issued on 2 November.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 218

Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2025

Kia is recalling 80,255 Niro models because of a wiring issue that could interfere with the deployment of airbags. Kia told the NHTSA that it is unaware of any crashes, injuries , fatalities, or fires related to this condition, which the automaker determined is due to incorrect routing of the wires under the front passenger seat.

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Kia PHEV Hybrid Plug-in 52

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Meanwhile, the 2015 Kia Soul EV gets EPA ratings of 93 miles of range and 105 MPGe. Rear-wheel drive Model S electric cars get a power boost--on paper at least--and we analyze how dealer efforts to ban Tesla''s direct-sales model could backfire. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We''ve got an update on the Draconian.'

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2015 Kia Range MPG 141

Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2024

The redesigned Kia Carnival has a hybrid option with an expected 36 mpg range Standard as a hybrid, the Toyota Sienna gets 36 mpg or 35 mpg with all-wheel drive The Chrysler Pacifica is the only plug-in hybrid minivan, with a 32-mile electric range. The number of minivans on sale in the U.S.

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Minivan Hybrid MPG Honda 159

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The Tucson ix FCEV can travel more than 400 miles (644 km) on a single fueling, a 76% improvement over its predecessor, and a range equal to a gasoline-powered car. It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 liter Nu engine delivering 40 mpg highway for the Elantra. Energy storage system.

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Tucson Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel 255

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. While the Niro PHEV boasts an MPGe rating of 105, its EPA-estimated MPG ratings of 48 mpg city, 44 mpg highway and 46 mpg/combined are similar to those of Niro hybrid.

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Los Angeles PHEV Kia 2018 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. In 226 miles of driving, mostly in the Normal drive mode, on highways in Southern California we averaged 41.4 Whats obvious in these competitors is that none match-up apples-to-apples with the Crown.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

mpg US (11.2 The projected fleetwide average real world MY2009 light-duty vehicle CO 2 emissions level is 422 grams per mile (g/mi); the fleetwide average MY2008 value is 424 g/mi. Average CO 2 emissions have decreased by 39 grams per mile, or 8%, and average fuel economy has increased by 1.8 mpg, or 9%, since 2004.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

miles per gallon (mpg). Hyundai is also the only automaker to top 30 mpg for cars and trucks combined in the report. Manufacturer Cars/Trucks mpg US. These are the results prior to adjustment for the EPA consumer fuel economy ratings. MY 2009 EPA Lab 55/45 ( projected ). Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. The Optima HEV is expected to go on sale across the majority of Kia’s global markets in the first half of 2016.

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Plug-in Kia Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

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MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone. Sportage Hybrid.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 105

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. Sometimes the EPA is spot-on, but commonly we exceed its numbers by a few miles per gallon. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. You had me at 46 MPG. Adding electric miles. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2024

New Look Compact Sedan The 2025 Kia K4 has replaced the Forte, which had a good 14-year run as Kias smallest sedan. The K4 is wider, longer and lower than the Forte and, as Kia told us, it has the widest and largest footprint in the compact sedan segment. monthly or $199 annually.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Austin 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. seconds in a few 0-60 miles per hour runs, which is not quick. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 105

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Kia Niro EV, with its 239-miles of electric range and sub-$40,000 price before incentives, has brought the Niro lineup a boost over the past year. It’s worth remembering, however, that both the Niro EV and the Niro Plug-In Hybrid are only offered in a limited number of states.

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Kia Hybrid MPG 2020 98

Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2012

What do you do if you want to promote your latest high-MPG offering to consumers? Or, if you're Kia, you send two professional drivers on an 8,000-mile, 48-state journey around the U.S. mpg, which sets a. You could report the model's official EPA figures, if you think they look good enough. The number?

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Kia Gas 2012 MPG 100

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 Low-cost but not cheap. Drivetrain.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 100

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Goodbye to the Minivan: Hello to the MPV For all those “I will never own a minivan” people, Kia wants them to take a look at the 2025 Carnival MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). Kia invited the international media to San Diego, California, last week to drive the updated 2025 Carnival SX Hybrid Prestige Dark Edition.

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Kia Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. seconds in a few 0-60 mile per hour runs. Niro gets a new look–and more. We clocked 10.8

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 8, 2024

Redesigned In and Out Kia says the significantly refreshed 2024 Seltos is “designed to appeal to consumers who enjoy life on the move.” Heck, that means everyone should want a Seltos, which would make Kia very happy. The Kia folks may be on to something. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD with the 1.6-liter

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. More Power.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning 103

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. This year saw the arrival of a number of new hybrid options for drivers from Hyundai, Kia, and Infiniti, but none broke into the top twelve. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 105

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 105

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 105

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 5, 2022

Kia’s newest EV delivers great value, cutting edge styling and variety of configurations. The Kia EV6 is a strong contender. Kia has been one of the leaders in value-priced EVs over the last few years, but their offerings had been based on vehicles that started life as conventional internal combustion cars. Slippery slopes.

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Kia Wind EPA Lithium Ion 105

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

liter turbo-diesel inline-four return an EPA combined rating of 36 mpg, while the e-Golf has an EPA-estimated range of 83 miles. Kia Sedona. Even more impressive, Volkswagen has also included room in the lineup for diesel and electric versions of the Golf. The Golf TDI and its 2.0-liter The other COTY finalists were: Audi A3.

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2015 Motoring Motors Motor 278

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles. There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.). The front-wheel drive Tucson Fuel Cell offers a driving range of 265 miles (426 km), with combined city/highway fuel economy of 50 mpge (4.7

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? For Kia, it meant replacing its light-selling Sedona minivan with the attractive 2022 Carnival. Goodbye To the Minivan. Drivetrain.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 101

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. 232 miles range. 310 miles of driving range. Power and Range.

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Kia Wind All-Electric Miles 98

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 2017 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As EPA-estimated fuel economy for front-wheel drive models rises to 22 mpg in city driving, 27 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg in combined driving. Select compact SUVs. 2018 VW Tiguan.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314