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More PEV pipeline hints: Hyundai/Kia PHEVs in 2015

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Hyundai is also commercializing hydrogen fuel cell technology with the Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle ( earlier post ), while Kia has recently introduced the Soul EV ( earlier post ). Others in the company said the Sonata plug-in will make its debut first, followed by the K5, which is sold in some foreign markets as the Optima.

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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. PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles). FCEV (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles). Hyundai invests in EV plant. Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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South Korea EV registration jumps in 2022

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YoY, while hydrogen vehicle registrations increased by 54.3%, and hybrid vehicle registrations increased by 29.6%. Currently, only 5.96% of all vehicles in South Korea are considered “green vehicles” (hydrogen, hybrid, PHEV, or full-electric). Most notably, electric vehicle registrations jumped by 72.7%

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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

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A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. M & A: We considered the Kia Niro, Mini Cooper Countryman and Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrids. Clean Fleet Report speaks with First Timers to hear about their experience. CFR: Which other cars did you consider?

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. At the same time, a few geographic markets will continue to prepare for FCV introduction by building hydrogen stations. In October, California passed legislation committing to build 100 hydrogen stations by 2024. H2USA, the new U.S. H2USA, the new U.S.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover. We’ve had a chance to test the Soul and were impressed, as we were with the next EV, the Kia Niro EV. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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Kia outlines 5-year plan for more green vehicles; Optima PHEV, Niro hybrid, FCV; $10.2B investment

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Kia Motors outlined its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles, with the goal of becoming a leader in the low-emissions car market by 2020. The new investment by Hyundai Motor Group, Kia’s parent company, totals 11.3 Optima PHEV and Niro hybrid.

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