Marking an important step in the future of electric vehicles, the Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, Inc. (Mojo) have completed a three-year project to develop a fast-charging wireless power transfer system on a test fleet of Kia Soul EVs[i]. The project, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, paves the way for the future of electric vehicles in which plugs are no longer necessary. HATCI and Mojo, a wireless technology company, worked together to develop a compact wireless charging system that is capable of transferring more than 10 kW to the vehicle for fast charging while targeting an 85 percent grid-to-vehicle efficiency. The project installed the system on five Soul EVs and tested them in real-world applications for durability, safety and performance. The system works by using an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two coils—a transmitter on the ground and a … [Read more...] about Wireless Charging System Developed on the Kia Soul EV
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First details on the Kia Soul EV emerge
Tweet TweetIt seems that Kia wants to enter the EV segment with its own version of the Soul MPV. The zero-emission model should provide a driving range of about 200 kilometers and a 0-100 km/h sprint in around 12 seconds. Top speed will be limited at 140 km/h while pricing will start from around $35,000. However, these are initial details as Kia released no official information on the upcoming Soul EV. We expect to see the new Kia Soul EV starting 2014 with an official debut towards the end of this year. According to the company, it will be sold in Europe but also in the States and China. Kia has already introduced an electric model based on the Ray version but it is sold only to the government fleets. With this been said, we have to wait for the official details to see how the first global electric model from Kia will look like. 2013 Kia Soul pictured above … [Read more...] about First details on the Kia Soul EV emerge
Kia Soul EV Has More Soul with 111 Miles of Range
Kia recently introduced an all-electric Niro concept with a range of 238 miles. But for now, Kia’s only pure electric offering is the Soul EV, which gets a nice bump in range for the 2018 model year.According to the EPA’s website, the 2018 Kia Soul EV can travel an estimated 111 miles on a charge, up from 93 on the previous version. It’s still way behind other competitors, though.The new Nissan Leaf maxes out at 150 miles, until Nissan introduces a version with an upgraded battery that should deliver about 225 miles.The Chevrolet Bolt can travel 238 miles on a charge, and the Ford Focus Electric is rated at 115 miles. Volkswagen’s e-Golf has enough juice for 125 miles.A new 30-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery improves the range of the Soul EV. Previously, the model came equipped with a 27-kWh unit. The electric motor produces 109 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque.The Kia Soul EV starts at $33,145 if you get the base model that’s only available in California. … [Read more...] about Kia Soul EV Has More Soul with 111 Miles of Range
Kia Soul EV Now Offers up to 111 Miles of Range
The 2018 Kia Soul EV is virtually indistinguishable from the 2017 model except for one very important technical detail: a boost in driving range of nearly 20 percent, to 111 miles.It’s a distinction that is bound to increase the Soul EV’s appeal among commuters and those who see it as a potential second car. The Soul EV steps up its range without stepping on the toes of the upcoming 2019 Kia Niro EV, a model that is expected to arrive by the end of the year with driving range close to the concept’s 238 miles.Keeping the Soul EV around enables Kia to go after two subsets of the electric-vehicle market. While a Niro EV would be a rival for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and other long-range models, the Soul EV could occupy a more price-conscious spot for those looking for an inexpensive commuter car.The Soul EV’s gain in range comes in part from improvements in the energy density of its lithium-ion battery pack—bringing its capacity from 27 kWh up to 30 kWh—and … [Read more...] about Kia Soul EV Now Offers up to 111 Miles of Range
Kia Soul EV Can Now Travel 111 Miles on a Charge
Kia recently introduced an all-electric Niro concept with a range of 238 miles. But for now, Kia’s only pure electric offering is the Soul EV, which gets a nice bump in range for the 2018 model year.According to the EPA’s website, the 2018 Kia Soul EV can travel an estimated 111 miles on a charge, up from 93 on the previous version. It’s still way behind other competitors, though. The new Nissan Leaf maxes out at 150 miles, until Nissan introduces a version with an upgraded battery that should deliver about 225 miles. The Chevrolet Bolt can travel 238 miles on a charge, and the Ford Focus Electric is rated at 115 miles. Volkswagen’s e-Golf has enough juice for 125 miles.A new 30-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery improves the range of the Soul EV. Previously, the model came equipped with a 27-kWh unit. The electric motor produces 109 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque.The Kia Soul EV starts at $33,145 if you get the base model that’s only available in California. … [Read more...] about Kia Soul EV Can Now Travel 111 Miles on a Charge