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Tesla brings CCS adapter to Korean market, intends North American launch soon

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The automaker will bring the CCS adapter, which allows owners to charge at non-Tesla EV charging sites, to North America “soon.” ” Tesla has, without a doubt, the most robust EV charging network in the world. ” CCS1 adapter now available in South Korea at [link]. Credit: Tesla.

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

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A Bloomberg report recently cited the experience of Song Young-jin, a 38-year-old sales manager in Euiwang city, South Korea, who purchased a Hyundai Nexo, a hydrogen-powered SUV, in March 2020. “I liked the hydrogen car itself—it’s quiet, and charging takes just 5 minutes, faster than an electric car.

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

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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. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5

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Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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With sensible hat on we can appreciate EVs with efficiency, long range, fast charging and silky silent smoothness. Rapid charging, V2L and liveable 448km range seal the deal. Biggest EV surprise of 2023: God awful charging infrastructure I’m not choosing a car. Months later I had similar dramas in South Korea.

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Tesla gets probed by South Korean regulator over suspicions of “exaggerated” vehicle range claims

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The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), South Korea’s antitrust regulator, has launched an investigation against US-based EV maker Tesla over the company’s alleged “exaggerated” claims about its electric cars’ range. The investigation was confirmed by a representative of the KFTC on Tuesday.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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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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VW Scirocco gets a completely new range of engines; up to 20 PS more power and 19% more fuel efficient

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All Scirocco models with power output of up to 162 kW / 220 PS are fitted with a Stop/Start system as standard; these versions use braking energy to charge the battery (recuperation mode) so that the engines are able to work even more efficiently via load point shifting. US buyers will, at least for now, miss out.

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