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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. Zero to Niro.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

EV Central

The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been previewed ahead of its launch next year with the British 4X4 maker releasing pics and early details of its flagship SUV that will provide a more luxurious and expensive alternative to large battery-powered rivals like the Kia EV9.

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Hyundai is going all in on hydrogen, and relying on food waste to make that happen

Baua Electric

Source: Hyundai Kia-owner Hyundai certainly isn’t in a big rush to go carbon neutral. Rather than plugging in the vehicle as you would for a battery-electric car, hydrogen fuel cells rely on compressed hydrogen. For the Nexo, a recharge can take you 380 miles, with its only emissions being water vapor.

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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. The plug-in EV segment continues to grow. Reaching a new all-time monthly record, In October, the company sold 18,694 plug-ins (up 60% year-over-year). The platform will be shared by both Hyundai and Kia automobiles. ” Let’s be honest here.

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

Green Car Congress

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. Optima Plug-in Hybrid.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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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. Blame it on the late arrival of that first model.

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