Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

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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Teslarati

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Indeed, it would likely be difficult for Hyundai to dub Tesla’s electric cars as “toys” today, considering the sheer dominance of the Model 3 and the Model Y in the auto segment. “I liked the hydrogen car itself—it’s quiet, and charging takes just 5 minutes, faster than an electric car.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

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? Also shared is demand likely outstripping Aussie supply.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine with new 8-speed auto and 48V mild-hybrid power. The MHSG is connected by belt to the engine’s crankshaft, and switches seamlessly between motor and generator modes.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

The starting price, which includes a $1,400 destination charge, applies to base Long Range Single Motor models. Polestar will also offer Pilot Pack ($57,800), Pro Pack ($58,300), and Plus Pack ($61,800) configurations for the Single Motor. Dual Motor models get a significant bump in power and much quicker acceleration.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

We fully expected to have one or two contenders from General Motors’ ambitious lineup of Ultium-based vehicles contending for the Most Important title. The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. and Canada chosen by their peers.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

We fully expected to have one or two contenders from General Motors’ ambitious lineup of Ultium-based vehicles contending for the Most Important title. The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. and Canada chosen by their peers.

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