article thumbnail

Kia shows Forte LPG Hybrid Concept at SEMA

Green Car Congress

Among the lineup of concept and production-intent vehicles Kia is showcasing at the SEMA show in Las vegas this week is the Kia Forte Hybrid Concept. Forte Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge. Created by Kinetic Motorsports, the Hybrid Concept combines a 1.6-liter

Kia 210
article thumbnail

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

Baua Electric

At CES in Las Vegas, the company announced that hydrogen fuel will now play a “crucial role in Hyundai’s sustainability roadmap as it is a clean energy source.” Problem is, there is nowhere to charge them. The company plans to make this transition via its hydrogen fuel cell system brand, HTWO, launched in 2020.

Waste 52
article thumbnail

Continental presenting Intelligent Glass Control for car windows; targeted shading can reduce CO2 emissions or increase EV range

Green Car Congress

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6–9, 2016, automotive supplier Continental is presenting a demo vehicle in which all windows can be darkened at the touch of a button. Other alternatives to film technology are based on liquid crystal polymers or electrochromism.

Emissions 150
article thumbnail

Kia introduces two electric vehicles

Green Cars News

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas,Nevada, will be the setting for Kia Motors to unveil two electric vehicles. Both will include an advanced lithium polymer [.].

Kia 44
article thumbnail

First unveiling of Kia Niro EV; global debut at Paris Motor Show in September

Green Car Congress

Equipped with a high-capacity 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack, the Niro EV will be able to drive more than 380 km (236 miles) on a single charge with zero emissions, or up to 240 km (149 miles) on an optional 39.2 kWh battery system.

Kia 210
article thumbnail

Kia Niro EV crossover now on sale in Korea; N American sales in Q1 2019

Green Car Congress

A 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack affords the driving range of up to 385 kilometers; plugged into a 100 kW fast charger, it takes 54 minutes to recharge the Niro EV’s battery to 80%. kWh lithium-polymer battery pack, with a range of up to 246 kilometers (153 miles) from a single charge.

2019 240
article thumbnail

Kia displays Ray EV and Naimo EV concept at Consumer Electronics Show

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors is showcasing its Ray production Electric Vehicle (EV) ( earlier post ) and Naimo EV concept car ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. A twin-pack 27 kWh battery is located under the trunk floor and uses LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology.

Kia 199