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Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2014
Kia’s 48V mild hybrid system uses a lead-carbon battery. Kia revealed a new mild hybrid powertrain as well as its new 7-speed DCT at the Geneva Motor Show. The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) 7-speed DCT.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Nissan Leaf – the Standard Bearer. Now Languishing; Waiting for Reinforcements.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 9, 2021
Any emissions for an EV come not from a tailpipe but from manufacturing, transportation and how the electricity to move it is produced. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. Of course, the EPA “green” scores are 10 for both Smog and Greenhouse Gas.
EV Central
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).
EV Central
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The Model Y is not the best driving EV of 2022 (it’s still comfortably outdone by the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model 3 is nicer to drive, too) or the most daring (I’d stick the Genesis GV60 high on that list). The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
The cars, two of which were produced in association with major OEMs (Ford and Hyundai/Kia), exhibit substantial environmental and fuel-efficient benefits through low-cost hybridization. The problem is, while needing to reduce emissions, it is necessary to keep production at a relatively low cost. The 48V Kia Optima T-Hybrid.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Chevrolet Equinox – affordable mid-sized SUV set to go EV in 2023.
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