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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. The Sorento’s evolution over the last 18 years echoes that of the Kia brand as a whole.

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Samsung solid-state battery tech under development doubles energy density

Green Car Reports

Samsung announced last week that is developing new solid-state batteries that could offer double the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries. This would be a major breakthrough for electric cars. Greater energy density means more energy can be stored in a given volume, allowing for increased range without increasing the physical size of a.

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BMW Group plans > €30B on future-oriented technologies up to 2025; all-electric 7 Series model coming

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The BMW Group plans to invest more than €30 billion up to 2025 in research and development to underscore its position as an innovation leader, said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at the company’s Annual Accounts Press Conference in Munich. Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, and the Concept i4. This also expresses our confidence for the future business development.

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Fully-electric BMW 7-Series could be carmaker's most powerful sedan

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BMW will build an electric version of the 7-Series—its flagship sedan. The electric model will be the most powerful 7-Series variant, Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, said in a speech also updating investors on the automaker's response to the global coronavirus pandemic. "The next generation 7-Series will be.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies introduces all-new Endurant XD heavy-duty transmission

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Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is expanding its Endurant automated transmission lineup with the introduction of the all-new Endurant XD series. The Eaton Cummins Endurant XD series are purpose-built, high-performance automated transmissions designed for on-highway applications with high gross combined weight ratings, such as double and triple trailer trucks, and severe-duty on/off-highway applications like dump and logging trucks.

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2020 Kia Niro EV: Price hike brings bigger infotainment screens but no extra range

Green Car Reports

Kia’s only all-electric car for the U.S. market is returning for its second model year with just a few changes, none of which affect key specs like range or charging. The 2020 Kia Niro (2019 model pictured) has changed slightly. It costs $590 more versus 2019, adding up to a starting price of $40,210 after factoring in the $1,120 destination.

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Electric BMW 7-Series, 2020 Kia Niro EV, solid-state progress: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW will be adding an all-electric version of its large-and-luxurious 7-Series sedan. The Kia Niro gets bigger screens for 2020. And a major battery maker reports progress on the solid-state battery front. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. One of the world’s biggest battery suppliers, Samsung, has announced that it has a development.

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CEVT & Momentum Dynamics demonstrate high power wireless charging with autonomous parking

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Momentum Dynamics Corporation, a developer of high-power wireless charging for electric vehicles, and CEVT , an innovation company for Zhejiang Geely Holding Group based in Sweden, have demonstrated high-power wireless charging on a passenger vehicle with autonomous parking. This demonstration highlights autonomous parking combined with high-power autonomous charging in a commercially-available vehicle.

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Electric company cars: What you need to know

Discover EV

Low running costs, tax breaks and ever-improving infrastructure are all tempting people away from the traditional petrol and diesel battlegrounds, but what should you know before making the switch to an electric company car?

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GM, Ford, FCA to suspend production temporarily in N. America

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General Motors will begin a systematic orderly suspension of manufacturing operations in North America due to market conditions, to deep clean facilities and continue to protect people. The suspension will last until at least March 30. Production status will be reevaluated week-to-week after that. we have agreed to a systematic, orderly suspension of production to aid in fighting COVID-19/coronavirus.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Fast-charging can Damage Electric Car Battery in just 25 Cycles

MyEVOnline

Researchers have discovered that fast charging your electric batteries can damage them and reduce their capacity. Engineers from the University of California, Riverside carried out experiments on batteries used in popular electric vehicles. And their findings showed that fast charging at commercial stations can cause harm to electric batteries after about 25 charges.

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Leasing.com Trophy final postponed

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Unfortunately, during these unprecedented times, our sponsorship partners the English Football League (EFL) have taken the decision to postpone the Leasing.com Trophy Final scheduled for 5th April 2020.

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Review: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Green Cars News

Stylish, premium, surprisingly sensible motor.Leasing.

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