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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. The Optima HEV is expected to go on sale across the majority of Kia’s global markets in the first half of 2016.

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

Drive Electric

The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is a practical, family-friendly crossover with a 282-mile electric range and it’s one of the more affordable longer-range electric cars. Model/Engine size: Kia e-Niro 64 kWh. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 1 hour 15 minutes at a 50kW charge point Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

EV Match

Managed EV charging can enable dozens of beneficial features to EV chargers such as access control, payment processing, data reports, demand response eligibility, and more. Here we break down the benefits of managed or “smart” charging to drivers, property owners, utilities, and society at large.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re trying to reckon whether an electric car is for you, here are top reasons why you should get aboard the electric vehicle voyage: 1. An electric car has no internal combustion engine burning fossil fuels. Finally, electric charging stations are becoming more popular. Europe and China. Say Goodbye to Fuel Costs.

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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. liter pushes out an estimated 178 horsepower (133 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a stout 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque at just 1,500 rpm, the new engine mates to a seven-speed DCT, a first for the Kia brand.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute. Image credit: SRK Designs In mid-2023 Kia confirmed it was developing a ute – or pick-up truck – to take on the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. There will also be an EV version in 2026.

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