America, Economy, Gasoline and Kia

Kia Optima Hybrid sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy; Gerdes and Bernius achieve average 64.55 mpg through 48 US states

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

A Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ) driven by hypermiler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius set a new Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid gasoline vehicle while driving through all 48 adjoining US states. Kia’s 48 state challenge was completed in 14 days driving an average of 564 miles per day.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Hybrid

New 2012 Kia Rio and Soul feature 1.6L GDI engines; stop-start on the Rio

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APRIL 21, 2011

Kia Motors America (KMA) staged the premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. The 2012 Rio features all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and fuel economy of up to 40 mpg US highway. Rio also offers ISG technology, new to the Kia line-up.

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Kia 2012 Engine Fuel Economy

Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric

Kia unveils Soul-based e-AWD Trail’ster Concept; through-the-road hybrid

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The Trail’ster, based on Kia’s Soul urban passenger vehicle, is primarily powered by a 1.6-liter liter gasoline Soul. The Trail’ster’s electric propulsion system draws energy from a 1.2

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Kia Concept Hybrid Fuel Economy

Delphi Receives Grant Offer From the Department of Energy for Gasoline Direct Compression Ignition Technology

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

along with a team from Hyundai America Technical Center and academia was recently selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for a $7.48 A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy.

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Gasoline Grant Wisconsin Fuel Economy

Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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MARCH 11, 2023

Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips A Two-Country Kia EV6 Experience Last year I set out to see what it would be like to take a couple of long road trips in a Kia EV6–one in the UK and the other in the U.S. I took delivery of an EV6 that Kia UK kindly loaned me. I duly plugged it into an exterior household outlet.

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Miles Kia Charging All-Electric

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

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JUNE 11, 2014

First customer Tim Bush and family (center), with John Patterson (left) and Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America (right). —Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen

Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The fuel economy and range of the ix35 Fuel Cell have improved by 10% over the previous-generation model. Hyundai’s ix35 Fuel Cell offers drivability and performance similar to that of the gasoline-powered ix35. Hyundai / Kia America Technical Center. ix35 fuel cell powertrain layout. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai 2015 Fuel Production

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( VinFast offers charging options.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina

Kia Motors America expands Soul EV availability to four additional states; 10 total

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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Kia Available America Motor

Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). For faster charging, owners can take advantage of the three years of complementary unlimited charging at Electrify America stations, where with a 250 kW charger the GV60 will get from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning

Kia unveils Soul EV at Chicago Auto Show

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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. Click to enlarge.

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Chicago Kia Auto Li-ion

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Kia Motors Unveils Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Chicago Auto Show

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

The Kia Ray plug-in hybrid. Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept compact sedan during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Based on the Kia Forte platform, the Ray Concept is designed to be powered by an all-aluminum 153 hp (114 kW) Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.4-liter

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Chicago Kia Plug-in Concept

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

New owners of a 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge receive 250 kWh of complimentary DC fast charging with the Electrify America network. With three EVs currently on sale in America—the EX90, XC40 and C40, in 2025 joined by the EX30—Volvo is well on the way to achieving its environmental goals. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google

Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Tucson ix FCEV can travel more than 400 miles (644 km) on a single fueling, a 76% improvement over its predecessor, and a range equal to a gasoline-powered car. Gasoline equiv. fuel economy.

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Tucson Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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JUNE 27, 2017

Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). The new Tiguan is an important introduction for Volkswagen of America from several perspectives. Fuel economy city/hwy/comb. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3 Curb weight (lb).

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2018 Engine SUV MPG

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

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JULY 11, 2021

Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. Playing with the drive modes tells the story of how performance and fuel economy can be affected.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean

Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Oh sure, ripping around in a sports car with a gasoline engine is a blast, especially those with a manual. But an EV offers performance and efficiency, and oh yeah, don’t forget the torque that no gasoline engine can match. The Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance is built and designed to induce a grin.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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APRIL 12, 2022

The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6. American first! Until then, here are some notes to get started.

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Toyota SUV All-Electric DC

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Kia Optima Hybrid sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy; Gerdes and Bernius achieve average 64.55 mpg through 48 US states

New 2012 Kia Rio and Soul feature 1.6L GDI engines; stop-start on the Rio

Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

Kia unveils Soul-based e-AWD Trail’ster Concept; through-the-road hybrid

Delphi Receives Grant Offer From the Department of Energy for Gasoline Direct Compression Ignition Technology

Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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

Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Kia Motors America expands Soul EV availability to four additional states; 10 total

Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Kia unveils Soul EV at Chicago Auto Show

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Kia Motors Unveils Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Chicago Auto Show

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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