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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. When it is connected to a Level 2 charger, the Niro PHEV can refill its 11.1-kWh kWh battery and a 150kW (201-horsepower) motor with DC fast-charging capability as standard. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive.

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Kia America collaborates with Electrify America to provide EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh charging gratis

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Kia America and Electrify America are partnering to provide Kia EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh of complimentary EV charging/energy at any Electrify America station across the US. Electrify America’s DC charging network is the largest in the country, allowing high-speed charging of up to 350 kilowatts (kW) for capable vehicles.

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Tesla gets its newest adoptees of NACS in Hyundai and Kia

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Tesla received news this morning that it would gain two new adoptees of its North American Charging Standard, or NACS, as Hyundai and Kia both committed to using the connector for its electric vehicles in the U.S. In addition to the partnership with Hyundai, Tesla has also added Kia to its list of automakers that will adopt the NACS.

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STMicroelectronics releases new high-power SiC power modules; increased EV performance and range

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ST’s new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules have been selected for Hyundai’s E-GMP electric-vehicle platform shared by KIA EV6 and several models. STMicroelectronics has released high-power modules for electric vehicles that boost performance and driving range.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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They’re two of Australia’s most in-demand performance EVs — the Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance — and both will deliver all-electric thrills by the bucketload. Kia EV6 GT interior In the battle of the bucks the Tesla and Kia are pretty much neck and neck. But which is the better buy? Which is the best value?

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Kia prepping Washington and Oregon for Soul EV launch; dealers and charging network w/ fast-chargers

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Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. As an added value, select Kia dealers will allow Soul EV owners to charge at no cost.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018.

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