Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. While the engines have yet to receive EPA certification, the 2.4-liter The new Optima will be built at Kia’s plant in West Point, Georgia. Two powerplants carry over from the previous generation, the 2.4-liter

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Volvo quotes 3.4

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Volvo quotes 3.4

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