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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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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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We sampled Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6 ‘Electrified Streamliner’ (not a sedan, Hyundai insists) in South Korea ahead of its early 2023 Australian arrival. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines. Challenging angle? drag coefficient. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

Still, the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX30 stand out as particularly important EVs for 2024. Kia EV9: the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV Because it’s a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, Kia’s next EV—and its largest to date—should be a familiar and appealing product for North American buyers. (The

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Kia EV6 car reveal

Electric Vehicles India

Kia EV6 car reveal. After the release of their upcoming design philosophy and few images, Kia Motors reveals the specifications of EV6. Also, it is the first BEV from Kia’s new design philosophy which indicates its focus on electrification. So, let’s know about what is in the Kia EV6 car reveal. About KIA EV6.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Still, the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX30 stand out as particularly important EVs for 2024. Kia EV9: the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV Because it’s a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, Kia’s next EV—and its largest to date—should be a familiar and appealing product for North American buyers. (The

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Genesis GV60: The First EV to Have Wireless Charging 

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The model will be one of the first global-market EVs to have wireless charging as standard equipment. The exact powertrain parameters are yet unknown, however, Genesis claims a range of 270 miles on a single charge. kWh battery pack as the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, with a range of 250 to 270 miles. The Hardware. Conclusion.