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Kia introduces new Flex-Fuel Soul Flex at Brazilian Motor Show; boosts output and lowers fuel consumption

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Kia Motors has introduced its new fuel-efficient, ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex at the 26 th Salao Internacional do Automovel, in São Paulo, Brazil. Kia’s Soul Flex is the first Korean FFV (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) which can run on an ethanol-gasoline mixture, 100% ethanol or 100% gasoline.

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Kia Launches 2011 Optima with Hybrid Option

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Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) liter hybrid ( earlier post ).

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Kia to Debut Venga at Frankfurt Show; Stop-Start Technology Available for All Engines

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Kia will debuts its new B-segment Venga, which is based on the No. All engines in the Venga line-up will be available with Kia’s Intelligent Stop and Go stop-start technology and will comply with Euro 5 emission standards. The 2010 Venga. liter gasoline and diesel engines, generating between 74 and 113 hp (54 and 85 kW).

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Hyundai Unveils Its First Production Gasoline Direct Injection Engine

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Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. Theta II GDI engine will make its debut in the first half of 2010 starting with the recently launched Sonata. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge.

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2011 edition of EPA Fuel Economy Trends report shows several advanced powertrain technologies making significant gains

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In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. in MY 2010, but up from 0.5% and from 2.6%

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Tesla leads with transfer of ZEV credits for year ending 30 Sep 2013

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The California ZEV Regulation requires large volume and intermediate volume vehicle manufacturers to bring to and to operate in California a certain percent of ZEVs (such as battery electric and fuel cell vehicles); plug-in hybrids; hybrids; and gasoline vehicles with near-zero tail pipe emissions. Honda was third.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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As Equus owners have enjoyed since its introduction in 2010, should a Tucson Fuel Cell require any service, a Hyundai dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loan vehicle, then return the car after service to their home or business, at no charge. There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.).

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