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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes. hours for a full charge.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

Teslarati

Indeed, it would likely be difficult for Hyundai to dub Tesla’s electric cars as “toys” today, considering the sheer dominance of the Model 3 and the Model Y in the auto segment. “I liked the hydrogen car itself—it’s quiet, and charging takes just 5 minutes, faster than an electric car.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

We sampled Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6 ‘Electrified Streamliner’ (not a sedan, Hyundai insists) in South Korea ahead of its early 2023 Australian arrival. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines. Challenging angle? drag coefficient. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6.

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GM workaround for transport snags: Broker pickup from the manufacturing unit

Baua Electric

“Every one we move is one less that we’ve got to worry about finding a home for in the constrained logistics chain that we’re dealing with.” The automaker stated it has now not raised transport charges to move on prices to shoppers. “We’re entrepreneurs.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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liter diesel engine with new 8-speed auto and 48V mild-hybrid power. An advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU) calculates the most efficient use of available energy and adjusts accordingly, taking into account the amount of charge remaining in the car’s batteries. The 2018 Sportage continues to offer a high-powered 2.0-liter

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US-bound Polestar 4 starts at $56,300, arrives late 2024 from China

Baua Electric

The starting price, which includes a $1,400 destination charge, applies to base Long Range Single Motor models. 2025 Polestar 4 For now, all Polestar 4 versions include the 102-kwh Long Range battery pack, with 200-kw peak fast-charging. deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter. Polestar quotes 0-60 mph times of 3.7

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive.

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