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Kia Soul EV achieves UL Environment Validation for bio-based organic carbon content for 10% of its interior plastic

Green Car Congress

The new Kia Soul EV, which will have its world premiere at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show starting later this week, has achieved UL Environment validation for bio-based organic carbon content for 10% of its interior materials. Kia applied five newly developed materials, including cellulose-based plastic and thermoplastic elastomer fabric.

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

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The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. Does choosing leather in an EV lower its carbon footprint?

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Adamas: average EV sold in 2019 H1 contained 52% more LCE than the average EV sold a year prior

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From 2018 H1 through 2019 H1, the growing popularity of long-range BEVs with high-capacity batteries resulted in a 52% increase in the amount of lithium carbonate and lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) deployed globally per EV, from 7.7 GWh on the back of an ever-growing list of supply agreements it continues to forge.

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. liter pushes out an estimated 178 horsepower (133 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a stout 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque at just 1,500 rpm, the new engine mates to a seven-speed DCT, a first for the Kia brand. X or higher.

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Feature: Eco-driving Is Easy

Clean Fleet Report

Follow these three simple steps, and your carbon footprint will see a huge reduction. This list of diagnostic Apps will help you improve your eco-driving habits. Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage : Something for Everyone. Moreover, the sheer volume of vehicles on the road makes it an even worse situation than ever before.

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report’s Mazda6 Carbon Edition, which is offered only in 2021, is equipped with the only transmission available, a six-speed automatic, with paddle shifters and a Sport mode. Clean Fleet Report’s Carbon Edition, with a low 6.5-inches It starts with the Skyactiv-G. The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T Driving Experience: Exterior.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Escape PHEV has seven exterior color options—Oxford White, Agate Black, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, Vapor Blue and Atlas Blue. The 2023 Escape PHEV has an extensive list of standard and optional safety features in the Personal Safety System , including front, knee, side and side curtain airbags as part of the Ford Safety Canopy.

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