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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

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. Earlier post.). Optima PHEV. The next-generation Optima PHEV will feature a 9.8

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

Green Car Congress

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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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

Green Car Congress

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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Kia E-Niro electric car review

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The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is a practical, family-friendly crossover with a 282-mile electric range and it’s one of the more affordable longer-range electric cars. Model/Engine size: Kia e-Niro 64 kWh. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 1 hour 15 minutes at a 50kW charge point Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car.

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

Drive Electric

The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is a practical, family-friendly crossover with a 282-mile electric range and it’s one of the more affordable longer-range electric cars. Model/Engine size: Kia e-Niro 64 kWh. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 1 hour 15 minutes at a 50kW charge point Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car.

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An e-scooter, a PHEV and an angry man

EV Central

And there are zero emissions if you recharge a scooter’s batteries from a sustainable source. And there are zero emissions if you recharge a scooter’s batteries from a sustainable source. It means you can travel, should you wish, a substantial distance between charges. It’s actually a massive bloody shame.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Simply enter your ZIP code and you’re off to the races. Not convinced? Savings, Savings, Savings. Rivian R1T.