Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2019
Kia used the Geneva International Motor Show as the platform to introduce the battery-electric e-Soul to Europe, as well as to reveal new upgrades to the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Every Kia vehicle on show in Geneva employs the brand’s mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle technology.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Kia Motors Corporation sources EV, HEV, and PHEV batteries from multiple global suppliers. Globally, battery manufacturers, including Kia suppliers LG Chem and SK innovation, source battery elements, including cobalt, from a variety of regions.
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. Optima PHEV. The next-generation Optima PHEV will feature a 9.8 Earlier post.). Optima Hybrid.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Over the same period, nickel deployment in BEVs increased 119% year-over-year to 20,600 tonnes in 2019 H1 on the back of the industry’s ongoing shift to higher-nickel cathode chemistries, while nickel deployment in PHEV and HEV batteries increased a mere 8% and 13%, respectively, versus 2018 H1 due to weak sales-growth.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 28, 2022
Kia Niro EV ranks highest in the mass market BEV segment for a second consecutive year with a score of 744. This study sets the standard for benchmarking satisfaction with the critical attributes that affect the total or overall EV ownership experience for both BEV and PHEV vehicles. Tesla Model Y (770) ranks second.
EV Sales
MARCH 4, 2021
In February, the leader was the Volvo XC40 PHEV, scoring its second win in a row, this time with 231 units, while its BEV twin was 5th, with 114 registrations, both helping the Swedish SUV to become the 3rd best selling model in the overall market (#1 Ford Fiesta; #2 Kia Picanto), as 59% of the smaller Volvo registrations came from these two.
EV Sales
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Volvo XC40 PHEV wins January in reshuffled market After the usual sales rush in the last days of 2020 , one would imagine January would bring a big hangover for the local plugin market.But turns out, it hasn't, because it grew 40% YoY!
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