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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new Optima is available with three engine choices, providing a balance between sportiness and fuel efficiency. liter GDI turbo engine, available on the SXL and SX Turbo models.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N prototype driven. Is this the makings of an EV masterpiece?

EV Central

Based on the dual-motor version of Hyundai Motor Group’s EV-only E-GMP platform that’s the basis for the existing Techniq and Epiq grades of the Ioniq 5, as well as the Kia EV6 GT and Genesis GV60 , straight-line speed is guaranteed. After discussions with N engineers, we understand it will be very, very close to 450kW.

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Ford files a small SUV patent targeting emerging markets. Will it come to India?

Baua Electric

A previously filed patent image in India has provided a glimpse of the new car’s design, further reinforcing the notion that the automaker is gearing up to re-establish its footprint in India, following the cancellation of its plan to sell its Chennai plant in Tamil Nadu to the JSW Group. What’s in store for India?

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

EV Central

Making day-to-day driving a mostly electric experience for owners is the promise, while their internal-combustion engines – ICEs – provide freedom from charging anxiety, plus the ability to easily make long journeys. So the new one has a turbo four-cylinder engine teamed with plug-in hybrid tech.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

Drive Electric

The charging flap is located here at the front left of the vehicle, this opens which opens like so to reveal your Type 2 and your CCS connector. The CCS connector is your public rapid charge port. There’s a further little cubby hole here as well and some storage perhaps for your phone once it’s plugged in charging.

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2023 Kia Niro GT-Line review: Kia’s small SUV EV put to the seven-day family test

EV Central

The Kia Niro EV is the sensible little brother to the showy, extrovert, headline-stealing EV6. It’s a more sober and rational small family SUV boasting decent cabin space, long electric range, fast charging, premium features and smart tech. ” styling vibes are strong, despite there being combustion engine Niro versions.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Both measurements are best used to compare EVs as the actual miles you will get from a kWh of battery varies greatly based on the speed you’re traveling, the temperature and the style of driving. Battery and Charging Sophisticated battery management The 78 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is charged through an 11.0