2014 Economy Gasoline-Electric Kia 
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2014
EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2017
At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Kia Motors unveiled four new models. The new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan makes its European premiere, alongside the all-new Kia Picanto city car, which makes its global debut. liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine with an 8.9 The powertrain combines an efficient 2.0-liter
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2014
Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles. Source: UC Irvine APEP.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. -ft.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Kia Motors outlined its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles, with the goal of becoming a leader in the low-emissions car market by 2020. The new investment by Hyundai Motor Group, Kia’s parent company, totals 11.3 trillion won (US$10.2 trillion won (US$10.2
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2015
Forty-five hybrid models were available in 2014 in the US; these captured about 2.75% of the overall US passenger vehicle market, down slightly from 3.19% in 2013. Thus, currently the hybrid system needs to offer a major improvement in fuel economy to entice customers to pay the price premium.
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