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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue

Baua Electric

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are recalling nearly 150,000 EVs in the U.S. This follows a recall of nearly 170,000 Hyundai and Kia EVs in South Korea earlier this month for the same issue. The software also alters the operation of the water pump to further lower thermal loading. That makes 147,110 affected vehicles in total.

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The Brand New Kia Niro

Drive Electric

The Kia e-Niro is by far one of our most popular vehicles at DriveElectric. Kia offers the new Niro with the choice of three electrified powertrains; hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid and battery electric. Door panels are painted with a water-based mix that’s free of chemicals like benzene and toluene. Sustainability Focussed.

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Kia EV9: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024

Baua Electric

The 2024 Kia EV9 fits the form that many American households seek in a family vehicle, made fully electric but without a luxury price tag. Base Light versions can be had with a smaller 76.1-kwh inches of water-fording depth should give outdoorsy families what they need to get out to the trailhead. kwh battery pack.

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Electric Car Watch #11: Hyundai's Electric Car Plans for India

Plug In India

The Kona’s launch was about testing the waters in India. We are glad Hyundai India is seeing the light now at least. The platform will be shared by both Hyundai and Kia automobiles. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV 6 are the first production cars that are using this platform. ” Let’s be honest here.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

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. Turns out that ute will be called the Kia Tasman and will launch in Australia in 2025.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Kia Niro EV GT-Line serves up decent cabin space.

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2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

EV Central

That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. It’s a shame there’s not more covered storage, but the Dolphin still delivers on hidey holes for everything from small bags to phones and water bottles.

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