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EV News: Zero Registration Fees for EVs, Netherlands PHEV Market, & Hyundai to Stop ICE

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The news is related to electric vehicle registration, the hyundai’s plan to stop the development of gasoline powertrains, the PHEV market in the Netherlands. #1 2 Hyundai to stop gasoline-vehicle powertrains development. The top-selling electric car in the Netherlands is Kia Niro EV that could make 369 registrations in the month.

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Highly efficient conventional gasoline vehicles also continue to have a presence on the “Greenest” list, claiming three of the top twelve spots. This year saw the arrival of a number of new hybrid options for drivers from Hyundai, Kia, and Infiniti, but none broke into the top twelve. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model.

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Hyundai to Reveal Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Seoul Show

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The BLUE-WILL concept is powered by an all-aluminium Gasoline Direct Injected 1.6-liter A Li-ion polymer battery pack from LG Chem is bundled with the fuel tank under the rear seat to maximize luggage space. A Li-ion polymer battery pack from LG Chem is bundled with the fuel tank under the rear seat to maximize luggage space.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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This means doing errands, taking the kids to sports or visiting friends, even most commutes, will be done without using any gasoline. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, both utilize a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter How It Works. mpg based on the dashboard computer.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles. There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.). kWh, 24 kW Li-ion battery pack (the same as in the Sonata hybrid) provides energy storage from regeneration. Click to enlarge.

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Kia unveils Soul EV at Chicago Auto Show

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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Nevertheless, technical executives and engineers from Korea and from the Hyundai-Kia America technical center in the US were on hand to provide market and technical background. We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. The idea is to give our customers choice. Earlier post.)

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