Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0

Kia 225

Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

Kia Motors is showcasing its Ray production Electric Vehicle (EV) ( earlier post ) and Naimo EV concept car ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The third electric vehicle design to be unveiled by Kia Motors Corporation in a year, the 153.5-inch

Kia 199

Kia Concept Las Vegas Polymer 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The cars, two of which were produced in association with major OEMs (Ford and Hyundai/Kia), exhibit substantial environmental and fuel-efficient benefits through low-cost hybridization. Finally, lead-carbon batteries, like all lead-acid batteries, have a recycling rate of 99% in North America and Europe. Earlier post.)

Carbon 150

Carbon Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries 150

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The current tax credit has a base of $2,500 and is replaced with a new $4,000 base credit as long as the EV has a battery of at least 10 kWh and can be plugged in and recharged. But Tesla produces all of its battery cells used in models for North America in the US with its joint-venture partner Panasonic.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116