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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The Picanto’s top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) is unchanged from the standard 1.0-liter Picanto Click to enlarge. l/100 km (40.6 liter gasoline model.

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BYD upgrades Tang electric SUV with more range to rival Tesla’s Model Y

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Although BYD launched its Tang EV in Norway in 2020, the electric SUV began rolling out in Germany, the Netherlands, and other major European markets last year. BYD Tang EV (Source: BYD) The upgraded Tang EV will include dual motors with up to 517 hp, enough to race from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.9

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 Kia EV6 | Source: Kia. Batteries and Charging.

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