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Seoul Testing LPI Hybrids as Taxis

Green Car Congress

The Seoul Metropolitan Government started a test-run of LPI (Liquefied Petroleum Injection) hybrids from Hyundai-Kia Motors ( earlier post ) as taxis on 3 December. The Korea National Joint Conference of Taxi Association will select participating taxi companies and support the monitoring of its operation.

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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

Green Car Congress

It will consist of seven laboratories and conference rooms for battery development, analysis, measurement, and process. In addition, researchers from Hyundai Motor and Kia will be dispatched to the center to participate as members of the joint research team, maximizing research synergy through close communication and sharing of expertise.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. I thrive in a mentoring environment that provides space for me to grow. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. Let’s meet the candidates. Sterling Camp Current Profession: Marine Assurance How will you add value to the EAA Board?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. I thrive in a mentoring environment that provides space for me to grow. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. Let’s meet the candidates. Sterling Camp Current Profession: Marine Assurance How will you add value to the EAA Board?

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Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide Fight for Green Tech Domination

Cars That Think

Globally, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of electricity use and 6 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Program. EV electrical systems now typically operate at just 400 volts, but the Porsche Taycan has an 800-V system, as do EVs from Audi, Hyundai, and Kia.

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