Tesla outsold Mercedes, wireless charging, Hyundai and Kia hybrid recalled: Car News Today
Tesla is climbing the luxury brand sales ladder with electric vehicles alone. Some hybrid models from Kia and Hyundai are being recalled. And will wireless charging make electric cars more appealing? This and more, here Green Car Report.
A study of consumers at different stages of electric vehicle shoppers found that Get big returns on interest and purchase intent with the idea of wireless charging availability for vehicle. While the study was commissioned by the company with the most to benefit from the widespread adoption of this technology, it shows that avoiding cumbersome cables and connections most of the time can be sell more people on electric cars.
Kia Optima Hybrid 2017-2018 and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2017 being recalled because of engine problems that may lead to a stall or fire. Some engines will be replaced in the effort, and Kia is extending the warranty on these hybrids to 15 years/150,000 miles.
Tesla is losing share in the electric vehicle market, while it continues take the luxury car market share– surpassed Mercedes-Benz in the US, as of last month, in registrations. What happens from here could largely depend on how quickly luxury brands like Mercedes, Lexus and BMW can roll out practical mass EVs.
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