The future of the automotive industry is firmly planted in the merits of hybrid and fully-electric vehicles, there is no doubt about that when one examines the offerings of auto shows like the recent Geneva International Motor Show. Those models may still be a long time away from mass production, but one automaker has been making strides to charge boldly into the future well ahead of the competition, and this automaker is Kia.
With offerings like the Kia Optima Hybrid and the Kia Soul EV, Kia has made a substantial push into a brighter future with less stops, if any, at a gas station. The Optima Hybrid utilizes the best of both worlds, an electric motor and a 4-cylinder gas engine, to deliver 38mpg overall. As you drive, the Optima Hybrid will switch seamlessly between power sources, occasionally using both in concert, to ensure optimal fuel efficiency. During deceleration, the Optima Hybrid utilizes regenerative braking to convert kinetic energy to electrical energy and automatically charge the battery of the motor.
The Kia Soul EV also features this same regenerative braking feature, on top of the many of the best offerings of a fully-electric vehicle. Incredible efficiency is a guarantee here, with the Soul EV able to avoid revving up or changing gears, you'll get all 210 lb.-ft. of torque instantly. The performance minded drivers in and around Wilmington are surely salivating at the idea of this.
By now you likely know the many benefits of the hybrid and electric vehicles from the way they have grown in the eye of the public. These vehicles from Kia may not have been among the first of their kind, but they have certainly helped to increase the popularity of hybrids by offering the incredible performance many drivers desire and the luxurious comfort we all crave. If you'd like to experience them for yourself, come and see us at Kia of Wilmington, 1603 Pennsylvania Ave. Wilmington, DE. We'll answer any questions you have and make sure you have trouble finding the new Kia hybrid vehicle for your future.
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