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Hyundai and Kia license Paice’s hybrid vehicle technology, ending litigation

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Paice has reached an agreement to license all of its hybrid vehicle technology to Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. Paice has now licensed all or part of its hybrid vehicle technology portfolio to Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, and Ford. Hyundai and Kia currently rank third in US hybrid car sales.

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Kia introduces new Flex-Fuel Soul Flex at Brazilian Motor Show; boosts output and lowers fuel consumption

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Kia Motors has introduced its new fuel-efficient, ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex at the 26 th Salao Internacional do Automovel, in São Paulo, Brazil. Kia’s Soul Flex is the first Korean FFV (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) which can run on an ethanol-gasoline mixture, 100% ethanol or 100% gasoline.

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Kia to Focus on EVs, Hyundai on plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles

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Within the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia will focus on electric cars, while Hyundai will work on plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, according to. Yang Woong-chul, vice president of the group, during a press briefing at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Chosun Ilbo.

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Kia Motors signs MOU to build third plant in China; 70% increase in capacity and a push to maintain market share

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Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) Motors is a 50/50 joint venture through which Kia Motors manufactures, markets and services vehicles in China.).

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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At the same time Chevrolet announced their new Bolt EV with a 238 mile range and even though GM was the one who killed the EV1 electric car and General Motors was one of the worst run corporations on the planet, I decided to give the new government-rescued GM a chance. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley.

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Kia Launches 2011 Optima with Hybrid Option

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Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. This represents Kia’s first application of GDI technology. Earlier post.) The new Optima shares the new Theta II-based powertrains featured in the new Hyundai Sonata: a 2.4-liter

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Kia to Debut Venga at Frankfurt Show; Stop-Start Technology Available for All Engines

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Kia will debuts its new B-segment Venga, which is based on the No. 3 concept shown at Geneva in March, at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. All engines in the Venga line-up will be available with Kia’s Intelligent Stop and Go stop-start technology and will comply with Euro 5 emission standards. The 2010 Venga.

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