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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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When the K5 replaced the Optima in 2021, Kia’s intention was to disrupt the midsize sedan market. Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? High-Performance Version of a Midsize Sedan.

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V2G tech takes next step in Australia with Nissan Leaf making money from the grid

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He says the solar system providing power when the sun is out reduced that bill by about $4000 and the Leaf with V2G functioning is taking care of the final $2000 annual electricity bill. Vehicle-to-grid EV charging technology has arrived in Australia – or, at least, one small part of it.

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Genesis Electrified G80 review: Big limousine goes electric

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The Electrified G80 uses the same battery pack and electrical architecture of other Hyundai Group models – including the Kia EV6 , Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60 – but plonks the familiar G80 four-door sedan body on top. You can also choose between 11 exterior colours, eight of which are standard while the other three are another $2000.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

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That’s over $10,000 more than a Kia EV6 GT , $26,000 more than Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 AWD Epiq and, for you combustion fans, a chunky $61,800 over what’s asked for the thrill-bringing Hyundai 130N Premium hot hatch. Only options are a Vision Roof (panoramic glass) costing $2000, and matte paint for $1000.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 ushers in Dynamiq, Techniq models, prices lowered

EV Central

The updated 2022 version of Hyundai’s flagship EV is now priced from $69,900 before on-road costs, making it $2000 more affordable than the model it replaces. The WLTP range has increased from 451km to 481km, although the Ioniq 5 still misses out on the slightly larger (77.4kWh) battery used in the Kia EV6 sister car.

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2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review: How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?

EV Central

The GWM Ora But the GWM Ora could also compete with ICE machines such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato. Step up to the Ora Extended Range and it’s a hefty $6000 leap (that model only received a $2000 reduction as part of the recent price reductions) to make it $45,990 plus on-roads. There’s a 10.25-inch

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Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide Fight for Green Tech Domination

Cars That Think

Starting around 2001, the compound semiconductor gallium nitride fomented a revolution in lighting that has been, by some measures, the fastest technology shift in human history. Globally, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of electricity use and 6 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Program.

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