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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

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Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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Kia Optima Hybrid sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy; Gerdes and Bernius achieve average 64.55 mpg through 48 US states

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A Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ) driven by hypermiler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius set a new Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid gasoline vehicle while driving through all 48 adjoining US states. Earlier post.). mpg US (3.64 mpg, which the Optima Hybrid exceeded by 23%.

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Hyundai Motor Group presents HMG Smart City master model at 2022 World Cities Summit; air and ground mobility

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The model will serve as a guideline for developing smart mobility solutions that support smart cities around the world while revitalizing their urban communities. The Group introduced EVs such as the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 while announcing plans to produce Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs) and robotaxis in future.

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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. In the U.S.,

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20 automakers commit to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles no later than 2022; faster than regulatory process

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Automakers making the commitment are Audi; BMW; FCA US LLC; Ford; General Motors; Honda; Hyundai; Jaguar Land Rover; Kia; Maserati; Mazda; Mercedes-Benz; Mitsubishi Motors; Nissan; Porsche; Subaru; Tesla Motors; Toyota; Volkswagen; and Volvo Car USA. The meetings, to be held in Washington, D.C.,

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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inch color touchscreen for the rearview camera that has moving parking guidelines, navigation and the infotainment system. The Venue is in the hot small crossover category selling against the Kia Soul , Nissan Kicks , Honda HR-V , and the Toyota CH-R , among others. Road Test: 2020 Kia Soul. The best use of the back seat.

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