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Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

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Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle.

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Kia introduces 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle, Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid at Chicago

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Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Consequently, deceleration feels more consistent and linear than other hybrids, according to Kia. Transmission cooling changes from natural air to water.

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Kia EV6 & Hyundai Ioniq 5 in India: Welcome to another PR stunt

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In this episode of electric car watch, we will talk about the arrival of Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Kia EV6 on Indian roads. Video: ​Kia EV6 & Hyundai Ioniq 5 in India: A PR stunt unlike any other Kia will “launch” its first EV in India, the EV6 for the Indian market. The Kia EV6 is doing very well.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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While EVs typically carry a higher initial price tag, they’re on average cheaper to fuel and maintain (no oil changes, head gaskets, timing belts, or spark plugs needed). 2020 saw the Tesla Model Y, Polestar 2, Porsche Taycan, Mini Electric, Kia Soul, and more hit the roads. Utilities across the rest of California and the U.S.

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GM to Make Use of Heat Pump Technology to Improve The Efficiency of Their EVsĀ 

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We could simply cool the batteries and motors by some means (water, air or oil), and then use radiators to return the heat to the atmosphere. Obviously by circulation water through the engine and how do you cool down the water? The Hyundai Kona Electric lacks a heat pump, but the Kia Niro EV has one.

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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, Å koda, and Volkswagen. The ICE is also likely to get efficiency improvements from electric oil and water pumps. The automakers may also put pressure on the other states that voluntarily follow Californiaā€™s ZEV mandate.

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EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 As Low As 94 g/km

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To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors displayed three new low CO 2 models at the Paris Motor Show. The Eco cee’d five-door hatchback is a concept car powered by a modified version of Kia’s U2 family 1.4-liter Kia POP EV concept. liter diesel engine. liter Gamma gasoline engine.).

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