Green Car Congress

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 mpg, highway 40.0

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. This represents Kia’s first application of GDI technology. liter turbo GDI offers 22/34 mpg, only available with the automatic transmission. Earlier post.)

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Kia 2011 Hybrid MPG 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. Δ old.

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Fuel Economy EPA Kia Hyundai 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

miles per gallon (mpg). Hyundai is also the only automaker to top 30 mpg for cars and trucks combined in the report. Manufacturer Cars/Trucks mpg US. John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. These are the results prior to adjustment for the EPA consumer fuel economy ratings. Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy EPA 186

Green Car Congress

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. There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Clean Fleet Report

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 85

Clean Fleet Report

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 96

Clean Fleet Report

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 107

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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Green Car Congress

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 199

Green Car Congress

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 in EV efficiency of any car sold in America. Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

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 in EV efficiency of any car sold in America. Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. Power and Range The 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus, built in Luqiao, China, has electric motors on each axle, producing a total of 476 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque. kWh per 100 miles.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 78

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

An SUV with style Power and Range The 2023 C40 Recharge Twin AWD has twin 150 kW electric motors producing a total of 402 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque. New owners of a 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge receive 250 kWh of complimentary DC fast charging with the Electrify America network. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 79

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

note: Mazda has been broadcasting that its Skyactiv-D diesel engine was coming for several years; it now appears to be a “not for America” motor as Mazda shifts its attention to electric drive.]. Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1 Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

Clean Fleet Report

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. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 liter Nu engine delivering 40 mpg highway for the Elantra. Energy storage system. 21 kW (battery). Performance.

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Clean Fleet Report

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. The 2023 BZ4X has either one or two electric motors powered by a 355-volt lithium-ion battery.

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Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 99

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The 2022 Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service on future EVs from Hyundai, plus on models from sibling brands Kia and Genesis. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes in two single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) models or one two-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) set-up. Single electric motor.

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Hyundai All-Electric SUV Design 89

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Volkswagen of America, Inc. The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today. South Korean auto companies Hyundai Motors and Kia are already blaming drops in their U.S. Volkswagen’s ID.4

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To date, two manufacturers — Tesla and General Motors — saw the tax credit phaseout completely. The credit is not available for Tesla vehicles acquired after December 31, 2019 and General Motors EV purchased after March 31, 2020. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.

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Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116