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Supercharged Electric Car Concepts

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Kia Optima T-Hybrid Offers High Performance & Fuel Economy

— October 14, 2014 — Autos
The Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept is a vehicle that aims to showcase the Korean auto manufacturer's new mild hybrid powertrain technology before any future mass production. The vehicle was introduced at the Paris Motor Show.

The vehicle is equipped with a powertrain that brings together a 1.7-liter turbo diesel inline four-cylinder engine with a tiny electric motor, allowing for 168 horsepower alongside zero-emissions driving capability. The motor is powered by a special lead-carbon battery that, unlike regular lithium-ion batteries, does not require active cooling.

The Optima T-Hybrid concept is still under development, but Kia says it will consider the powertrain for future models, meaning it is likely to make production in some form or the other.
Trend Themes
1. Mild Hybrid Powertrain Technology - The Kia Optima T-Hybrid showcases the potential for combining a diesel engine with an electric motor in future vehicles, offering high performance and fuel economy.
2. Lead-carbon Battery Technology - The use of lead-carbon batteries in the Optima T-Hybrid demonstrates a new, low-cost, and efficient energy storage solution for electric vehicles.
3. Zero-emissions Driving Capability - The Optima T-Hybrid's ability to drive with zero emissions highlights the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles in the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can explore incorporating mild hybrid powertrain technology and lead-carbon battery technology to create more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles.
2. Energy Storage - The development of lead-carbon batteries for electric vehicles opens up opportunities for innovation and growth in the energy storage industry.
3. Transportation - The rise in zero-emissions driving capabilities in vehicles like the Optima T-Hybrid creates possibilities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry, such as shared electric vehicle services.
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