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

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Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. Kia Motors Corporation sources EV, HEV, and PHEV batteries from multiple global suppliers. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5

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SK Energy to Supply Li-ion Batteries to Daimlers Mitsubishi Fuso

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South Korea-based SK Energy said it has been chosen as a supplier of lithium-ion batteries for a hybrid electric vehicle project for Daimler commercial vehicle subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso; Daimler holds 85% of Fuso. Earlier post.).

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Argonne and Hanyang University Develop New High-Energy Cathode Material With Improved Thermal Stability; Good Fit for PHEV Applications

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A new high-energy cathode material that can greatly increase the safety and extend the life-span of future lithium-ion batteries has been developed through the close international collaboration of researchers led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Hanyang University in South Korea.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

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Some models (typically from Japan or South Korea) might use a CHAeMo plug. For example, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) cannot connect to DC stations. Your EV’s battery life has more to do with temperature management than anything else, as lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are sensitive to high temperatures.

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

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kWh Lithium Ion Polymer battery is located underneath the rear seat. Finally, the engineers eliminated the traditional 12-volt battery to reduce weight, instead, utilizing the high-voltage lithium-ion polymer battery. The 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is Kia’s first PHEV. The Optima PHEV features a 9.8

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