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More PEV pipeline hints: Hyundai/Kia PHEVs in 2015

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Adding to the list of informally announced plug-in vehicles ( earlier post ), the Yonhap News Agency last week cited Yang Woong-Chul, R&D vice chairman at Hyundai Motor Group, as saying that the group will introduce plug-in hybrid versions of its popular Sonata and K5 (Optima) midsize sedans in 2015.

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Kia to complete 11-model EV lineup with 7 dedicated EVs by 2026; sell 1.6M eco-friendly vehicles annually by 2030

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Kia has updated its Plan S strategy, underpinned by three core pillars: advancing electric vehicle (EV) transition; strengthening its purpose-built vehicle (PBV) business; and expanding future mobility services. By 2030, EVs, HEVs and PHEVs will make up 40% of all sales for Kia, with an annual sales target of 1.6 million units.

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Report: Hyundai launching new brand of electrified vehicles in January: hybrid first, then PHEV and EV

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The first model of Hyundai’s new car brand—tentatively named “AE”—will be first introduced as a hybrid electric vehicle, followed by PHEV and full-EV editions, according to the report. Hyundai’s sister brand Kia Motors is also gearing up to realize a hybrid-only model, the “DE.”. Earlier post.).

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100% Electric Vehicles = 10% of New Car Sales in Europe in January

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Kia Niro EV #1 in a balanced market The European passenger plug-in vehicle market scored 156,000 registrations in January (+39% YoY), with BEVs (+78%) growing significantly faster than PHEVs (+11%).

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News: Hyundai Lays Out An Electric Future

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Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Are on a Fast-Track to EVs. The Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is a worldwide leader in electrified vehicles through its Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands. As part of this, the group announced in May 2022 an all-new dedicated EV plant and battery manufacturing facility will be built in the U.S.

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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 The Hyundai Motor Group aims to sell about one million EVS per year by 2025 to achieve a 10% share of the global EV market. #3 4 follows the list. Conclusion.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. The post Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.