Exiting news comes from Kia at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas. Kia has recently unveiled their first pure-electric production vehicle as well as a new, zero-emissions concept.  The production EV is called the Kia Ray, while the zero-emissions concept is called the Kia Naimo. Both are engineered with leading-edge lithium polymer battery packs.


Looking to save a bundle of cash and bypass the fuel pump? These Kia EVs are for you. Fitted with a 50-kW electric motor as well as the aforementioned battery, the Kia Ray can drive for up to 86 miles on a single charge. Perhaps more impressive: the EV can be fully charged using a 220V outlet in as little as 25 minutes; and it's lithium polymer battery has roughly a 10-year lifespan. In short, it blows the competition out of the water.


A North-American debut of the Kia Ray is perhaps most exciting, though, because it represents the South Korean's first-ever production EV and suggests consumers don't have long to wait for it to hit Kia dealership showrooms. Though, for now, production numbers remain limited and are reserved exclusively for the South Korean government.


As for the Kia Naimo, also unveiled to North American consumers, at the 2012 Consumer Electronics show in Vegas, it represents a lot more than a new, zero-emissions car. Complete with User Centered Driving (UCD) telematics, it offers invaluable insight into exactly what Kia might bring to drivers in terms of safety, media, entertainment and connectivity features, in the future. Among the many features UCD promises are color night vision and a clearer, larger tough screen.


Interested to learn even more about the Kia Ray EV and Kia Naimo Concept? Stay tuned. Lancaster Kia, located at 5250 Main St in East Petersburg PA, is dedicated to keeping you informed.


[INFO] http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kia-motors-first-ever-production-electric-vehicle-to-make-north-american-debut-at-2012-consumer-electronics-show-2012-01-09 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Ray
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