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Tesla brings CCS adapter to Korean market, intends North American launch soon

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Tesla has brought its new CCS adapter to the Korean market, which is currently the only market that it is available. The automaker will bring the CCS adapter, which allows owners to charge at non-Tesla EV charging sites, to North America “soon.” ” CCS1 adapter now available in South Korea at [link]. .”

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

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A Bloomberg report recently cited the experience of Song Young-jin, a 38-year-old sales manager in Euiwang city, South Korea, who purchased a Hyundai Nexo, a hydrogen-powered SUV, in March 2020. Song also looked in dismay as the value of his hydrogen vehicle in the second-hand market crashed on a used car site by about $1,000 a month.

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VW Scirocco gets a completely new range of engines; up to 20 PS more power and 19% more fuel efficient

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All Scirocco models with power output of up to 162 kW / 220 PS are fitted with a Stop/Start system as standard; these versions use braking energy to charge the battery (recuperation mode) so that the engines are able to work even more efficiently via load point shifting. US buyers will, at least for now, miss out.

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

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liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine, with the latest model introducing new powertrain options for buyers depending on market. For other global markets, the 2.0-liter km/l (6.13

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2025 Kia EV3 sneak peek! BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV rival to be unveiled soon

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Kia has given us our first glimpse of its inbounded 2024 Kia EV3 that will do battle with the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS at the bottom end of the EV market. 2023 Kia Concept EV3 small SUV Kia will release the smaller and cheaper EV2 in some other markets but has already confirmed it won’t be coming here because of its European build origins.

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Kia EV6 car reveal

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EV 6 front view has Kia’s ‘tiger face’ which is re-interpreted for the digital era. The highest range among these variants is 510 km for a single charge. The 800V fast charging can recharge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes and the 100 km range is possible in less than 4.5 So, let’s know about what is in the Kia EV6 car reveal.

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