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CleanTechnica » kia http://cleantechnica.com Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 Nissan & Kia Get Serious About EV Advertising (+ Other EV News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/nissan-kia-ev-advertising-ev-news-4/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/nissan-kia-ev-advertising-ev-news-4/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:28:02 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76425 Here’s another massive link drop of cool EV stories that we haven’t covered on CleanTechnica. From EV advertising leadership to Tesla, Tesla, Tesla…. Enjoy! (Be sure to check out all of our EV stories too!) Non-Tesla EVs Nissan & Kia Up Spending On EV Advertising SunSwift Crowdfunding Campaign Raises $30,000 In 10 Days Acura NSX

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/nissan-kia-ev-advertising-ev-news-4/feed/ 1 Nissan LEAF Breaks Another Electric Car Sales Record (November EV Sales Report) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/04/nissan-leaf-breaks-another-electric-car-sales-record-november-ev-sales-report/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/04/nissan-leaf-breaks-another-electric-car-sales-record-november-ev-sales-report/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:00:21 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75886 Originally published on EV Obsession. To no one’s surprise, the Nissan LEAF led US electric car sales in November, with a total of 2,687 sales. It commanded ⅓ of the electric car market in November (excluding Tesla, of course, since we don’t have Tesla numbers and “estimating” them is now just a big guessing game). Nissan also

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/04/nissan-leaf-breaks-another-electric-car-sales-record-november-ev-sales-report/feed/ 23 Europe Electric Vehicle Sales (October) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/02/october-europe-electric-vehicle-sales-update/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/02/october-europe-electric-vehicle-sales-update/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:00:54 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75785 Originally published on EV Obsession. As always, let me note that these numbers are not official, comprehensive, or accurate. Nobody reports official, comprehensive EV sales numbers for Europe, and it’s even very hard to find a single country that comprehensively reports them. Nonetheless, Jose Pontes puts in a lot of work to track down EV sales

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/02/october-europe-electric-vehicle-sales-update/feed/ 31 Hyundai + Kia Aiming To Triple “Fuel-Efficient Car” Offerings By 2020 http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/22/hyundai-kia-aiming-triple-fuel-efficient-car-offerings-2020/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/22/hyundai-kia-aiming-triple-fuel-efficient-car-offerings-2020/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2014 16:51:38 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75293 The affiliated auto manufacturers Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors are aiming to triple the number of “fuel-efficient cars” that they have on offering by 2020, according to recent reports. The move is intended as a means of improving the manufacturers’ image and standing with regard to competitiveness in fuel economy — partly owing to

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/22/hyundai-kia-aiming-triple-fuel-efficient-car-offerings-2020/feed/ 3 Seoul, Korea Offering $18,000+ In Incentives To EV Buyers http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/13/seoul-korea-offering-24800-incentives-ev-buyers/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/13/seoul-korea-offering-24800-incentives-ev-buyers/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:28:57 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74906 Those considering purchasing an EV may now want to consider moving to the capital of Korea, Seoul — owing to the city’s recent legislative moves designed to spur the growth of the EV market there. The city is now offering up to 20 million won (around $18,225 at the current exchange rate) in incentives to

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/13/seoul-korea-offering-24800-incentives-ev-buyers/feed/ 1 Kia Soul EV 2015 Hits Californian Market, Range = 93 Miles, Fuel Economy = 105 MPGe http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/23/kia-soul-ev-2015-hits-californian-market-rated-93-miles-range-105-mpge/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/23/kia-soul-ev-2015-hits-californian-market-rated-93-miles-range-105-mpge/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:11:15 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73874 The Kia Soul EV 2015 edition has now made its debut on the Californian market, as of last week. The debut of the new EV from Kia means that the western state’s market is now home to 19 different plug-in/electric vehicles. The EV has been rated by the EPA at 93 miles of range and 105 MPGe

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/23/kia-soul-ev-2015-hits-californian-market-rated-93-miles-range-105-mpge/feed/ 9 German EV Market Has Doubled Since Last Year http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/22/german-ev-market-doubled-since-last-year-september/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/22/german-ev-market-doubled-since-last-year-september/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:52:52 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73801 EV Obsession. The German electric vehicle market has nearly doubled in size since last year (comparing new sales in September 2014 to new sales in September 2013). To be specific — the market saw 1,099 electric vehicles registered in September, bringing the share of the market belonging to electric vehicles up to 0.46%. That’s about twice the percentage

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/22/german-ev-market-doubled-since-last-year-september/feed/ 16 Tesla Factory In The Works For Slovakia? http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/16/tesla-factory-works-slovakia/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/16/tesla-factory-works-slovakia/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:50:30 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73540 Tesla Motors is reportedly in talks with officials in Slovakia about potentially building a factory there, though so far nothing is confirmed

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/16/tesla-factory-works-slovakia/feed/ 3 Hyundai Plug-In Hybrid Planned For Next Year http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/14/hyundai-plug-hybrid-planned-next-year/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/14/hyundai-plug-hybrid-planned-next-year/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:50:33 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73436 Hyundai and its corporate cousin Kia are planning to launch a pair of plug-in hybrid cars as soon as next year, giving them an entry into the PHEV market

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/14/hyundai-plug-hybrid-planned-next-year/feed/ 7 Electric Car Referrals (Survey Results) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/11/electric-car-referrals-survey-results/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/11/electric-car-referrals-survey-results/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:00:24 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73125 About a month ago, I got curious about how many of our electric-car-owning readers had convinced others to go electric, so I decided to put together a short survey on the matter. Aside from the simple matter of how many people you had converted, I also asked about which electric cars you drive and which your friends,

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/11/electric-car-referrals-survey-results/feed/ 7 Kia Soul EV US Price, MPGe, & Range Announced http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/11/kia-soul-ev-us-price-mpge-range-announced/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/11/kia-soul-ev-us-price-mpge-range-announced/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:40:38 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71842 EV Obsession. Kia recently jumpstarted enthusiasm about the 2015 Kia Soul EV with a new commercial featuring horny furry lab hamsters. Now it has gone a bit further (and in a more practical direction) with the unveiling of the 2015 Kia Soul EV price. About a year and a half ago, the estimate was that

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/11/kia-soul-ev-us-price-mpge-range-announced/feed/ 15 Kia Soul EV Ad Has An Abundance Of Furry Animals + Maroon 5 Music http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/27/kia-soul-ev-ad-abundance-furry-animals/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/27/kia-soul-ev-ad-abundance-furry-animals/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:20:36 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71125 Gas 2. By Steve Hanley. GEICO has pigs and geckos, Budweiser has Clydesdales and Coca-Cola has polar bears. Animals have always been popular spokes characters in world of advertising it seems, and Kia is no exception. Its rambunctious, loveable hamsters have starred in its advertising videos for years, winning many awards along the way. Now

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/27/kia-soul-ev-ad-abundance-furry-animals/feed/ 4 Kia Soul EV Way Cleaner Than The Diesel Model http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/26/kia-soul-ev-way-cleaner-diesel-model/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/26/kia-soul-ev-way-cleaner-diesel-model/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:50:40 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=68724 Over a lifetime of operation, the Kia Soul EV is much cleaner than the diesel-powered version it is compared to

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/26/kia-soul-ev-way-cleaner-diesel-model/feed/ 1 Kia Soul EV Production Begins http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/20/kia-soul-ev-production/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/20/kia-soul-ev-production/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2014 07:50:47 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=68383 Editor’s Note: The Kia Soul EV is one of the most eagerly awaited electric vehicles slated for market. Not because it’s a wicked awesome vehicle, but because it’s a mass market vehicle that is supposed to have a good price. It could end up one of the top EV sellers if the price is right

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/20/kia-soul-ev-production/feed/ 9 Kia Soul EV Export Production Begins In South Korea http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/13/kia-soul-ev-export-production-begins-south-korea/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/13/kia-soul-ev-export-production-begins-south-korea/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:50:28 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=68151 Production of the Kia Soul EV has begun, with 5,000 units of the blocky electric vehicle slated for export. first to Europe, and eventually to America

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/06/13/kia-soul-ev-export-production-begins-south-korea/feed/ 3 EV Sales Surging In South Korea, Partly Due To Subsidies http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/10/ev-sales-surging-south-korea-partly-due-subsidies/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/10/ev-sales-surging-south-korea-partly-due-subsidies/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:50:07 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=65114 Electric vehicle sales are surging in South Korea, largely thanks to a number of relatively new subsidies, according to the most recent figures. The growth is notable because EV sales within the economic powerhouse of a country had previously been somewhat tepid, not non-existent but not strong either. But, now, with the recent surge, South

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/10/ev-sales-surging-south-korea-partly-due-subsidies/feed/ 11 Kia Soul EV Coming To US Soon — A Closer Look (VIDEO) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/28/kia-soul-ev-coming-us-soon-closer-look-video/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/28/kia-soul-ev-coming-us-soon-closer-look-video/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:30:26 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=64541 Editor’s Note: I think the Kia Soul EV has the potential to be a top-selling electric vehicle. It has mass appeal, good range, is all-electric (thus, very efficient, clean, and easy & cheap to maintain), and it is supposed to have a low price. It won’t appeal to everyone — no car does — but

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/28/kia-soul-ev-coming-us-soon-closer-look-video/feed/ 5 Kia E-Bike Debuts Alongside Kia Soul EV http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/12/kia-e-bike-made-debut-alongside-soul-ev/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/12/kia-e-bike-made-debut-alongside-soul-ev/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:10:58 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=63673 Originally published on Gas 2. By Zachary Coffey. Getting back to the basics, Kia is showing off two new electric bike prototypes built with an innovative new manufacturing process that harkens back to its days as a bicycle builder. Back in 1944, Kia (known then as Kyungsung Precision Industries) was a burgeoning manufacturer of bicycle

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/12/kia-e-bike-made-debut-alongside-soul-ev/feed/ 3 Kia Soul EV Debuts At Chicago Auto Show http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/07/2014-kia-soul-ev-safe-option/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/07/2014-kia-soul-ev-safe-option/#comments Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:46:47 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=62378 Originally published on Gas2. The 2015 Kia Soul EV debuted at the Chicago Auto Show today, and besides the funky looks and Millennial appeal, the Soul EV is pretty standard fare. With between 80 and 100 miles of driving range, and acceleration on par with a Prius, the Soul EV is set up to neither impress nor

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/07/2014-kia-soul-ev-safe-option/feed/ 3 13 Electric Vehicles Coming To Market In 2014 http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/03/13-electric-vehicles-coming-market-2014/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/03/13-electric-vehicles-coming-market-2014/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:17:31 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=60834 Originally published on EV Obsession. Unfortunately, playing catch-up over the holidays kicked an article idea out of my head. Fortunately, an article on GM-Volt kicked it back in. Jeff Cobb of GM-Volt went ahead and published “9 new plug-in cars to look forward to in 2014″ last week. I’m more or less “copying” his list,

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