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

Green Car Congress

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

Teslarati

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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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? Also shared is demand likely outstripping Aussie supply.

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

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The MHSG is connected by belt to the engine’s crankshaft, and switches seamlessly between motor and generator modes. The MHSG seamlessly re-ignites the engine when the driver presses the throttle pedal.

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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. Polestar will also offer Pilot Pack ($57,800), Pro Pack ($58,300), and Plus Pack ($61,800) configurations for the Single Motor. Dual Motor models get a significant bump in power and much quicker acceleration.

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Kia EV6 car reveal

Electric Vehicles India

After the release of their upcoming design philosophy and few images, Kia Motors reveals the specifications of EV6. EV 6 front view has Kia’s ‘tiger face’ which is re-interpreted for the digital era. The highest range among these variants is 510 km for a single charge. Kia EV6 car reveal. About KIA EV6. Conclusion.

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

Charged EVs

We fully expected to have one or two contenders from General Motors’ ambitious lineup of Ultium-based vehicles contending for the Most Important title. 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. and Canada chosen by their peers.

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