Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Kia Motors has revealed some details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Kia developed the new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) in-house; the new FWD 8AT occupies the same space as a conventional six-speed automatic transmission, and weighs 3.5

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Tesla was the fastest-growing non-domestic major automaker by sales in Germany during November, according to Germany’s KBA (DOT). by sales, growing at a rate of 92.7%; nearly doubling sales compared to November 2021. by sales, growing at a rate of 92.7%; nearly doubling sales compared to November 2021.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Hyundai and Kia will pay a combined $100-million civil penalty, the largest in Clean Air Act history, to resolve violations concerning the testing and certification of vehicles sold in the US (“Conformity Violations”) and will spend approximately $50 million on measures to prevent any future violations. Hyundai and Kia will also forfeit 4.75

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Hyundai and Kia sell hybrids, an electric car, and a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle in the U.S.--the DON''T MISS: Fewer Gas Stations, But More Diesel Pumps, As Diesel Sales Rise Both brands offer diesels in other markets, and are now reportedly.'

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L. Dressed to go. More Power.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. Kia has fine-tuned both the Theta II 2.4 GDI gasoline and R2.2 The revised 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. These changes are expected to contribute to a 10% improvement in fuel economy over earlier versions of the Optima Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Kia Motors unveiled four new models. The new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan makes its European premiere, alongside the all-new Kia Picanto city car, which makes its global debut. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Kia Motors revealed the new Ceed ahead of its world debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. Since the first-generation Kia cee’d started production at Kia’s new Slovakian manufacturing facility in December 2006, more than 1.28 In 2006, Kia’s share of the European market was around 1.5%.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 24.1 This 20% improvement in fuel economy (mpg) corresponds to a 17% reduction in fuel consumption (gallons per mile). This 20% improvement in fuel economy (mpg) corresponds to a 17% reduction in fuel consumption (gallons per mile).

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

share of new sales in January, flat from 20.4% The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles (EVs) take 20.0% year on year. Full electrics grew slightly whilst plugin hybrids shrank. Overall auto volume was 131,994 units, up some 15% YoY, but still 21% below pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2022

While the economy appears to have hit a speed bump, electric vehicle sales continue to soar as more vehicles enter the market and automakers are trying to keep up with demand. Pure EV sales set a record–for the first half of 2022 are up 66% compared to last year in a market that overall is down 20%. And more are coming.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The new variant, introduced at the Frankfurt show, will record fuel economy in LPG mode of 5.8 l/100 km (40.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US ) and 97 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Kia Motors has introduced its new fuel-efficient, ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex at the 26 th Salao Internacional do Automovel, in São Paulo, Brazil. Kia’s Soul Flex is the first Korean FFV (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) which can run on an ethanol-gasoline mixture, 100% ethanol or 100% gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2023

At the groundbreaking ceremony for Kia’s specialized plant for purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production in Korea, Hyundai Motor Group recently declared its intention to rank among the top three EV manufacturers in the world by 2030 through the combined sales of Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis electric models.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

EV sales grew significantly in 2023 and will likely continue to do so in the coming year, Bloomberg analysts say in a new report. EV sales reached 1.6 million EV sales for 2024, accounting for 13% of the new-car market. Sales could reach 2.1 4 Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia appear to be the most likely to exploit a growing U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Sales volumes in November were up year over year by more than 11%, but down from October. The elevated prices and high loan rates are likely putting downward pressure on sales. Strong luxury vehicle sales have been a primary reason for overall elevated new-vehicle prices. of total sales in November from 17.8% in October.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. sales of the Mirage four-door hatchback and sedan to make way more crossovers and EVs. But the days of a $13,000 economy car are over. The above hasn’t helped sales. Annual U.S.

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Push EVs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

share of new sales in January, flat from 20.4% The good news is that flatness or decline is mostly due to falling PHEV sales (stemming from incentive cuts), whilst the performance of BEVs has been more resilient. Others seeing gains were Kia, taking 5th (from 16th in December), and Hyundai (8th, from 14th). year on year.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2012

Keep your eyes peeled for the new Kia Sorento (pictured) – due to go on sale later in the year, it will boast a host of changes focusing on improving its fuel economy and lowering its emissions. The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Korea, will include a host of different diesel and petrol engines [.].

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. This marks the first time that data for CO 2 emissions are included in the annual report, Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. mpg US (11.2 mpg, or 9%, since 2004.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

Kia recently announced $5,000 off the brand-new EV9, and General Motors has discounted some of its models that lost federal tax credit eligibility. The German automaker is far from the only one offering discounts and incentives to bolster EV demand.

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Push EVs

MARCH 10, 2023

BEVs actually gained YoY volume by roughly 20%, to 12,310 units, but these gains were submerged by the bigger push of petrol sales. Volkswagen and Kia filled out the top 5 spots. If so, this would also explain the Megane’s recent slight loss of weighting in home market France, where its sales were concentrated for most of last year.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 4, 2023

July was once a excellent instance of the way emerging incentives are contributing to an making improvements to gross sales order. The seasonally adjusted, annualized fee of gross sales tallied 15.9 “Resilience in consumer purchases remains the driving factor that is supporting the industry and the economy.”

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My Energi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Representing a variety of manufacturers including Alpine, Cupra, Dacia, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Iveco, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, MG, MOKE, Nissan, Renault, SEAT, Škoda and Vauxhall, Hendy prides itself on delivering a premium service and expert advice for customers.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2011

Kia has redesigned its popular Rio small car for 2012, offering buyers more space, more power and up to 40 mpg fuel economy on the highway. debut this past week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and is set to go on sale this fall in both sedan and five-door hatchback bodystyles. The new 2012 Kia Rio will be the.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

From the sizeable difference of 344,058 PVs in CY2022, Japan has reduced the gap with India sales to 115,929 units in CY2023. Expectedly, this trend should continue in the future as well,” said Shashank Srivastava, senior executive officer, Sales and Marketing at Maruti Suzuki India. The post India stays No.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Electric cars reached new sales peaks in China, the U.S. Tesla’s Model Y set sales records around the world, but the Ford F-150 Lightning made a strong debut. We had some clear favorites, including the new Kia EV6 GT and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV , according to our Road Test Editor John Faulkner. and Europe.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales. More than 1.9

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2012

Kia launches an all-new, second generation of its cee’d model in the UK next month. A key model for the Korean car maker in the UK, the cee’d goes on sale from June 1 and will offer improved economy and lower emission ratings than its predecessor. Designed, engineered and built in Europe, the new model [.].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2023

The company aims for 2 million units in annual EV sales by 2030. The next-generation platform will be used on 13 new dedicated EV models from Hyundai Motor Group’s automotive brands Hyundai, Kia and Genesis through 2030. With global EV demand growing faster than market forecasts, Hyundai Motor is raising its 2030 sales target from 1.87

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips A Two-Country Kia EV6 Experience Last year I set out to see what it would be like to take a couple of long road trips in a Kia EV6–one in the UK and the other in the U.S. I took delivery of an EV6 that Kia UK kindly loaned me. I duly plugged it into an exterior household outlet.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 up to $15,000 off in new lease deal Hyundai (including Kia) surpassed Ford and GM to become the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla in the US through the third quarter of 2023. Hyundai’s EV sales more than doubled (+103%) last year as buyers looked for functional electric options.

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