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Hyundai Motor Group announced on Sunday that environment-friendly vehicles surpassed ten percent of the conglomerate's global sales in 2021. It's the first time that the South Korean giant has touched this mark in what appears to be a corporate push towards greener mobility solutions.
The corporation's two automakers, Hyundai and Kia, sold 656,479 eco-friendly vehicles worldwide from January to November 2021. That figure is good for 10.7 percent of a total of 6.12 million units.
Hybrid cars accounted for nearly half of those sales, coming in at 49.9 percent. Meanwhile, all-electric models experienced modest growth with 34.2 percent of sales.
In 2015, eco-friendly vehicles accounted for a mere 1 percent of Hyundai and Kia's annual sales. Fast forward six years and the two brands have experienced astronomical growth in terms of electrifying their vehicle lineups.
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Most recently, Kia debuted its redesigned Niro. The Kia Niro is available as a hybrid, PHEV, or all-electric model. Kia gave the 2022 model its signature Tiger Nose grille and a host of other exterior updates. The EV version boasts almost 385 km of range and 100 kW DC fast charging capabilities.
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As for Hyundai, it also has the Kona electric crossover. It delivers about 415 km of range in a single charge with a 150 kW (201 hp) motor. The Kona EV packs a suite of modern features, including an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Hyundai Motor Group is set to unveil more all-electric models shortly, with the Genesis GV60 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 set to roll out in 2022. With Hyundai and Kia's commitment to developing eco-friendly vehicles for the future, it looks like both companies are well-positioned to lead the way for other brands. Neither automaker currently sells an electric vehicle in the Philippines, but we're told that could change soon.
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