OFF TOPIC => WORLD NEWS => Motoring => Topic started by: AlanHo on December 16, 2016, 21:43:08
Title: KIA Niro Sets GUinness Record for Hybrid Economy in USA
Post by: AlanHo on December 16, 2016, 21:43:08
Kia’s Niro just took the Guinness Record for lowest fuel consumption driving across the USA coast-to-coast in a hybrid car averaging 76.6 mpg US (equivalent to 92 mpg UK or 3.07 Litres/100 km).
The hybrid crossover was driven 3,715.4 miles from Los Angeles City Hall to New York City Hall. Well-known “hyper miler” Wayne Gerdes of Carlsbad, Calif., and co-driver Robert Winger of Williamsburg, Va., used only 48.5 gallons or 4.1 tanks of petrol.
“We’re extremely pleased with the Niro’s record-breaking performance,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning Kia Motors America. “We set out to build a vehicle that offers real-world utility, great looks and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record title confirms our achievement. KIA made no modifications to the standard vehicle”
Kia says the Niro utility vehicle fits the “Urban Crossover Hybrid Vehicle” category. It’s Kia’s first dedicated hybrid electric vehicle, and was designed to “bridge the gap between outstanding fuel economy and compact crossover usefulness.”
Its official EPA mileage rating for the standard FE package is (US) 52 mpg highway, 49 city, and 50 mpg combined. How the drivers were able to make the leap to 76.6 mpg in highway driving wasn’t explained, but a safe guess is they utilized every hyper miler technique feasible.
It all makes for a nice press release, but don’t expect to repeat the performance, unless you also are prepared for extreme austerity measures in your driving style.
:link: 2017 KIA NIRO SETS GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS? TITLE FOR LOWEST FUEL CONSUMPTION BY A HYBRID VEHICLE (http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11956/2017-kia-niro-sets-guinness-world-records-title-for-lowest-fuel-consumption-by-a-hybrid-vehicleplatforms)
Title: Re: KIA Niro Sets GUinness Record for Hybrid Economy in USA
Post by: asathorny on December 16, 2016, 22:35:53
Very interesting Alan and I like the looks of it too :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: KIA Niro Sets GUinness Record for Hybrid Economy in USA
Post by: Lakes on December 16, 2016, 22:36:32
I always think, hybrid comes with hidden power bill down the track, plus no one mentions what happens to old batterys? Good on KIA nice flat stret h of country on an interstate , i've driven on them in usa no stop start, no traffic lights , no towns to go through. Till you exit the interstate, just as mostly flat country wind can be the problem but a tail wind would be nice.
Title: Re: KIA Niro Sets GUinness Record for Hybrid Economy in USA
Post by: Dazzler on December 17, 2016, 06:58:57
I like Hybrids, have I mentioned that... :evil:
Our next car is quite likely to be a Hybrid SUV like the Niro (for easier access) :goodjob:
Looking forward to Alans real world reports when he gets his! :happydance:
Title: Re: KIA Niro Sets GUinness Record for Hybrid Economy in USA
Post by: The Gonz on December 20, 2016, 07:10:42