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2023 Elantra Hybrid Blue, Sonata Hybrid Blue and Kona EV Among Top Scorers on ACEEE’s Greenest Vehicles List
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – The 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue, Sonata Hybrid Blue and Kona Electric were named on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “Greenest Vehicles of 2023.” In the growing, competitive green vehicle segment, each Hyundai vehicle’s lifetime environmental impact was analyzed by ACEEE, scoring among a select group of standouts. This list specifies the twelve most environmentally-friendly nameplates available to consumers this model year.
| Make and Model | Specifications | Emission Standard | EPA Est. Fuel Econ. City | EPA Est. Fuel Econ. Highway | Green Score |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue | 1.6L 4, auto | LEV-III SULEV30 / Tier 3 Bin 30 | 53 mpg[i] | 56 mpg | 65 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue | 2.0L 4, auto | LEV-III SULEV30 / Tier 3 Bin 30 | 50 mpg[ii] | 54 mpg | 63 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | Electric (Li-Ion) | Tier 3 Bin 0 / ZEV | 4.06 miles per[iii] kwh | 3.23 miles per kwh | 62 |
“Hyundai’s goal of ‘Progress for Humanity’ means meeting the needs of drivers who require highly efficient vehicles,” said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. “We are excited to have three of our vehicles in very competitive segments make this prominent list.”
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit research organization, develops policies to reduce energy waste and combat climate change. Its independent analysis advances investments, programs, and behaviors that use energy more effectively and help build an equitable clean energy future.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on ‘Progress for Humanity’ and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 830 dealers sold more than 724,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, and nearly half were assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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