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

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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. Earlier post.). Optima PHEV. The next-generation Optima PHEV will feature a 9.8

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes. hours for a full charge.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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They’re two of Australia’s most in-demand performance EVs — the Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance — and both will deliver all-electric thrills by the bucketload. Kia EV6 GT interior In the battle of the bucks the Tesla and Kia are pretty much neck and neck. But which is the better buy? Which is the best value?

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Revel opens up first EV fast-charging station in Queens with BP Richards

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Revel has opened up its first electric vehicle fast-charging station in Queens with BP Richards, it announced, adding 14 plugs capable of providing up to 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes to its city-wide charger infrastructure. Since then, it has expanded its fleet of vehicles to 0ver 500 Model 3s, Model Ys, and Kia Niro EVs.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018.

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Ford takes first step toward Tesla Supercharger access for its EVs

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Ford has taken the first step toward offering Tesla Supercharger access to its electric vehicle owners by offering a complimentary charging adapter. CEO Jim Farley announced this morning that Ford EV drivers are now able to reserve a complimentary charging adapter soon. Tesla to open 12,000 Superchargers to Ford across U.S.

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Amazon hooks Kia owners up with easier home-charger installation

Green Car Reports

Those just transitioning to an electric car, like the 2019 Kia Niro EV, face some potentially daunting decisions well beyond the vehicle itself—not just how they’re going to charge up the vehicle in their own garage or driveway, but how they’re going to charge it quickly enough.

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