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028
KIA MOTORS 2006 Annual Report
- Developed the Korea's first electric
automobiles (Besta)
1986
- Developed lead cell electric
automobiles (Pride)
1991
- Developed nickel- cadmium cell electric
automobiles (Sephia)
- Sold the Korea's first electric automobiles
1993
- Developed electric
automobiles (Sephia)
1995
- Developed electric
automobiles (Sportage)
- Developed hybrid electric
automobiles (Avante)
1999
Eco-Friendly Vehicles
Ever since the first horseless carriage made its appearance at
the turn of the last century, automakers and their impact on
the environment have been at the center of controversy.
Daring to think outside the box, Kia produced its first all-
electric vehicle, the KEV-1 in 1986 while Hyundai unveiled
an electric Sonata in 1991.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
When hydrogen reacts with oxygen in a fuel cell, electricity
is generated with pure water being the only by-product.
Our Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) feature a highly
efficient design producing absolutely no greenhouse gases
and no environmental pollution.
Kia's Sportage FCEV and
Hyundai's Tucson FCEV are currently participating in a fleet
trial program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
We have been quietly working on the development of gas-
electric hybrid powertrains for over a decade starting with a
parallel-type hybrid system that boosts fuel economy.
Kia and Hyundai have distributed Rio and Accent hybrid electric
vehicles to public institutions (a total of 350 units in 2005, 380
units in 2006). We plan to develop mass-production systems for
these vehicles as we invest an additional ￦300 billion in
developing the capability to manufacture 300,000 units per year
by 2010.
When these vehicles are offered to the general
public, the Ministry plans to promote the use
of hybrid electric vehicles by
giving various tax
breaks.