Santa Fe, Tucson, and Sorento hybrid models to be introduced in 2020
Hyundai & Kia introduce 3 new hybrid models in 2020. Read more: https://www.auto123.com/en/news/tucson-santa-fe-sorento-plugin-hybrids/66614/
Redesigned Sorento to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid models
“Redesigned Kia Sorento lineup to include hybrid, plug-in models” Read more:
Next generation Sonata hybrid model with solar panel roof spotted in California
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with solar roof seen in California. Read more: https://www.motor1.com/news/385186/hyundai-sonata-hybrid-spotted-california/
Sonata hybrid to offer solar roof panel for battery recharging
Solar roof recharging panel will be available on New Sonata Hybrid. Read more.
Electrified models to be expanded from 5 to 13 by 2022
Hyundai will introduce 13 alternatively fueled vehicles by 2022, which will include hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric powertrain. See more
New PHEVs launching in 2020 from Kia
Kia has announced two additional plug-in hybrid models for its European line-up. The automaker will add a PHEV version for both its XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon models. The vehicles will feature a 8.9kWh battery in combination with a 44.5kW electric motor and 1.6L engine, according to Drive Mag. The vehicles will launch in Europe in 2020 after being built in…
New active shift control developed for Sonata hybrid
Hyundai has developed a new technology for debut in its upcoming Sonata hybrid. The technology is an Active Shift Control (“ASC”) transmission technology, which “optimizes transmission efficiency by monitoring gear shifts 500 times per second, precisely adjusting the transmission rotation speed to for faster shift times,” according to a report from Green Car Congress. The ASC technology “allows the hybrid’s…
Best Hybrid, PHEV, EV deals for June 2019
Green Car Reports has published its monthly round-up of the best deals on hybrid and electrified vehicles. For the month of June, the best priced non-plug-in hybrid is the Ford Fusion Hybrid, which can be leased for $209/month with a little over three thousand due at signing. The top-priced plug-in hybrid for the month is a race between the Kira…
Hyundai to debut Kona Hybrid in Europe
Hyundai’s Kona model is getting the hybrid treatment. The vehicle will launch with a hybrid powertrain in Europe this August. The hybrid will carry a 1.6L inline engine in combination with a 32kW motor, 1.56kWh battery and six-speed dual-clutch transmission, pushing the system to 139 horsepower. Though a U.S. version of the Kona Hybrid has not yet been announced, Joel…
Best Hybrid, PHEV, EV deals for May 2019
Green Car Reports has published its monthly round-up of best deals on hybrid and electrified vehicles. For the month of May, the best deal on a hybrid vehicle is from Ford. The automaker is offering its Fusion Hybrid for $209/month to lease for thirty-six months with a little over $3000 due at signing. For the plug-in hybrid market, the Kira…