Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The first model of Hyundai’s new car brand—tentatively named “AE”—will be first introduced as a hybrid electric vehicle, followed by PHEV and full-EV editions, according to the report. Hyundai’s sister brand Kia Motors is also gearing up to realize a hybrid-only model, the “DE.”. Earlier post.).

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PHEV Hyundai Hybrid Prius 150

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 Optima PHEV and Niro hybrid.

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Kia PHEV Green Vehicles Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Consequently, deceleration feels more consistent and linear than other hybrids, according to Kia. The 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is Kia’s first PHEV.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150