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Hyundai Motor America Targeting Minimum Average 50 mpg for Lineup by 2025

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Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. Earlier post.) This fall, Hyundai will launch the 2.0T

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Kia enhances 2014 Optima Hybrid

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Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2014 Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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Hyundai increases fuel efficiency and all-electric operation in 2013 Sonata Hybrid

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The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers increased fuel efficiency and operation in all-electric mode more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. The Hybrid has estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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Kia Motors Introduces its Version of LPI Hybrid

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Kia Motors unveiled its first commercialized hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) Hybrid in Seoul, Korea. L/100km or 42 mpg US); gasoline-equivalent fuel economy is 22.2 L/100km, 51 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. Earlier post.). The Forte LPI Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). range of electric vehicles. Hybrid system. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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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. liter Nu four-cylinder GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine at its core. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The electric motor produces 38 kW (51 horsepower) and 151 lb-ft (205 N·m) of torque.