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

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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. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5

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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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The six turbo direct injection engines belong to the latest generation of Volkswagen''s four-cylinder engine family and consistently fulfill the EU 6 emissions standard in addition to being up to 19% more fuel efficient. Further high-volume markets such as China, Turkey, Australia, Russia and South Korea will follow soon afterwards.

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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.

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

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Driving the front wheels via six-speed manual transmission as standard, 136 ps models are also available with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed double-clutch transmission. If the battery has sufficient charge, the combustion engine turns off automatically during in-gear deceleration and braking. km/l (6.13 l/100 km or 38.3

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US-bound Polestar 4 starts at $56,300, arrives late 2024 from China

Baua Electric

The starting price, which includes a $1,400 destination charge, applies to base Long Range Single Motor models. Long Range Dual Motor models get the Pilot Pack as standard equipment and start at $64,300 with destination. They’re rated at 544 hp and 506 lb-ft off torque, compared to 272 hp and 253 lb-ft for Single Motor models.

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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. Initially, the technology will only be available in South Korea. The Hardware. The Test Bed.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

Setec Powerr

This model adopts an all-aisle low-floor design, with a maximum passenger capacity of 90 people, and a comprehensive range of 400 kilometers after a single charge. The seats in the car have their own ambient lighting, and there are USB charging ports under the seats.

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