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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

Green Car Congress

The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. The new third-generation Kia Ceed will be the second among a range of Kia models to offer the new powertrain from 2019.

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DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Green Car Congress

The proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 downsize), and the agencies say they have included costs of preserving performance, utility and safety. that are projected to require, on an average industry fleet wide basis, 49.6 mpg US (5.87

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Perhaps not what you thought 

Electric Auto Association

EPA proposal likely to slow EV adoption By PETER DOUGLAS: MEMBER, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Unfortunately, it may not be what the electric vehicle (EV) industry needs at this juncture. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1 billion barrels.

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Perhaps not what you thought 

Electric Auto Association

EPA proposal likely to slow EV adoption By PETER DOUGLAS: MEMBER, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Unfortunately, it may not be what the electric vehicle (EV) industry needs at this juncture. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1 billion barrels.

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