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Hyundai Motor Group outlines new powertrain strategy: Smart Stream targeting 50% thermal efficiency

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Hyundai Motor Group outlined its future powertrain development strategy at its International Powertrain Conference in Korea. At the conference, Hyundai Motor Group is displaying the first four engines and two transmissions from its forthcoming line-up of new Smart Stream powertrains. Beginning with the introduction of 1.6-liter

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

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While automakers prepare to launch their next wave of electric vehicles, Hyundai already has an EV that checks all the boxes. According to a new report, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market offering fast charging in under 20 minutes, over 350 miles range, and at an affordable starting price. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Vitesco launches EMR3 e-axle for Dongfeng

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For Vitesco Technologies this launch is yet another market success and milestone, following the start of production of the EMR3 electric drive for Hyundai and PSA at the end of 2019. tons, it offers a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph) and gives the driver a range of around 400 kilometers (249 miles) calculated on the base of the NEDC.

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Ford secures second in US EV sales after a record Q4 and year in 2023

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Hyundai, which doesn’t provide an exact breakdown, sold nearly 47,000 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs last year, a record of its own. With Kia and the Kona EV included, Hyundai Motor Group likely topped Ford in EV sales last year. With Kia and the Kona EV included, Hyundai Motor Group likely topped Ford in EV sales last year.

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Volkswagen wants an electric ID. GTI hot hatch in the US at $25,000? Bring it on!

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“It would make sense if we hit the right price points,” Di Si said during VW’s annual media conference. 2 is based on an entry-level version of its MEB platform, offering up to 279 miles range. Although sales were up, VW was still behind rivals BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Hyundai. GTI is based on VW’s affordable ID. of the market.

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Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV

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1 and the vehicle is planned for 2027,” Shafer confirmed during VW’s annual press conference Thursday. Based on a new entry-level version of its MEB platform, the concept features 279 miles range, starting under $27,000 (25,000 euros). The $20K Volkswagen ID.1 Volkswagen to begin building $20K ID.1 Work on the ID.1

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Volkswagen confirms larger electric SUV coming to the US, hybrids too?

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Although sales are up, VW was still behind rivals Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Hyundai. We’re not questioning the future,” Di Si told Automotive News during VW’s annual media conference. The brand launched the Tiguan PHEV in Europe with up to 62 miles of all-electric range. “We

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