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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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After recently debuting the all-new fifth generation Sportage, Kia has unveiled an electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) is the third model in an ongoing cadence of eco-minded offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, ‘Plan S.’.

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Kia to Unveil New EV(s) at LA Auto Show — Which One(s)?

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Kia has announced that it’s going to launch 5 new models at the LA Auto Show. It shares that will include a variety of powertrains — ICEV (100% gasoline powered), HEV (100% gasoline powered but somewhat more efficient thanks to a small battery and motor), PHEV (plugin hybrid), and EV.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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of total California auto sales in 2021. 379,125 PHEV (36% ). 63,141 PHEV (25.2%). Kia: 3,003 Niro EV, 2 Soul EV (1.6%). California also set a new yearly record with 250,279 electric vehicles sold, representing 12.4% The CEC updates its Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) sales figures quarterly by analyzing DMV data.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Kia Motors Corporation sources EV, HEV, and PHEV batteries from multiple global suppliers. Globally, battery manufacturers, including Kia suppliers LG Chem and SK innovation, source battery elements, including cobalt, from a variety of regions.

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EVs At 28.5% Share In Germany — Volkswagen Group Takes Half Of All BEVs

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BEV volume increased by 45% year on year, while PHEVs grew 79%. Overall auto volume was 239,297 units, almost flat YoY. May saw plugin EVs at 28.5% share in Germany, up from 18.5% year on year. May’s best-selling BEV, for the 5th consecutive month, was the Volkswagen ID.7. May’s sales. continued] The post EVs At 28.5%

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Kia introduces 2018 Niro PHEV crossover to US at Los Angeles Show

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Kia introduced the 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Niro PHEV pairs an all-aluminum 1.6-liter The Niro PHEV employs the same six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) as the Niro. kWh (59 kW) lithium-polymer battery pack and a 44.5