ALBANY, Ore., May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Oregon automotive shoppers that are looking for an eco-friendly and affordable choice for the compact SUV segment would be hard-pressed to find a better option than the wonderful 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2020 Kona Electric greatly impresses, with its eye-catching design, a state-of-the-art electric powertrain, quick acceleration, a comfortable and well-equipped interior, and a wealth of advanced technologies. Hyundai of Albany, a dealership with a reputation for excellent customer service, now offers the 2020 Kona Electric.

The 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric has an eye-catching look, with its powerful stance, a sleek profile and premium features like active grille shutters and LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights. The interior of the Kona Electric is quite sophisticated, with a horizontal design theme that permeates the cabin. The cabin is also quite spacious, with a generous amount of headroom and legroom for each seating position.

The Kona Electric comes equipped with a state-of-the-art electric powertrain, which features a permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. Gas stations are a thing of the past with the Kona Electric. It has estimated efficiency ratings of 132 city/108 highway MPGe. The electric range of the Kona Electric is an estimated 258 miles. Using a Level-III quick charge, the Kona Electric can reach an 80% charge in less than one hour. The Kona Electric is also very fun-to-drive, with its electric powertrain delivering a torque output of 291 pound-feet of torque for quick acceleration.

The Kona Electric offers many useful connectivity and multimedia technologies. This includes a user-friendly infotainment system with either a standard 7.0-inch or an available 10.25-inch color touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, HD Radio, SiriusXM Radio, the 8-speaker Infinity premium audio system, and Blue Link LTE-powered connectivity.

For more information about the Kona Electric and other models and services at Hyundai of Albany, Oregon car shoppers are encouraged to visit the dealership’s website at http://www.hyundaiofalbany.com or call (541) 967-9105.

Hyundai of Albany is located at 2425 Santiam Hwy SE in Albany.

SOURCE Hyundai of Albany

STRASBOURG, France, 14 May 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Labels will show fuel efficiency, wet grip, external rolling noise as of 2021

Estimated to save 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions

Potential to create €9 billion turnover in manufacturing

The new labelling scheme for car and truck tyres aims to increase consumer awareness on fuel savings, improve safety and decrease noise pollution.

Under the new rules adopted on Wednesday as already agreed with the Council of Ministers, the labelling will have to inform consumers about the tyre’s fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise.

In the future, information on mileage, abrasion, retreaded tyres and on snow and ice grip will be added to the labels. Mileage and abrasion performance data would be included when a testing method becomes available. The abrasion of tyres during use is a significant source of micro-plastics, which are harmful to the environment.

The new labelling scheme would also apply to heavy-duty vehicles (so-called C3 tyres), which are currently not covered by EU labelling requirements.

Labels must be clearly visible to consumers, be on display in all situations where tyres are being sold, including online, and should provide a QR code for easy scan.

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Rapporteur Henna Virkkunen (EPP, FI) said: “The updated tyre label is a simple but efficient tool, contributing to safer and cleaner mobility by encouraging changes in consumer behaviour. The regulation ensures that consumers receive clear, relevant and comparable information when choosing their tyres.

Particles released from tyres account for the majority of the micro plastics in the environment. The regulation addresses this pressing issue by including the parameters of mileage and abrasion into the scope as soon as suitable testing methods become available.”

Next steps

The text will be published in the Official Journal in the coming weeks. It will be applicable from 1 May 2021.

Background

The new labelling scheme could lead to a reduction of 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and to an increased turnover of €9 billion in manufacturing. The new regulation on the labelling of tyres will repeal and replace the 2009 Tyre Labelling Regulation once it enters into force.

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SOURCE European Parliament

STRASBOURG, France, 14 May 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Labels will show fuel efficiency, wet grip, external rolling noise as of 2021

Estimated to save 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions

Potential to create €9 billion turnover in manufacturing

The new labelling scheme for car and truck tyres aims to increase consumer awareness on fuel savings, improve safety and decrease noise pollution.

Under the new rules adopted on Wednesday as already agreed with the Council of Ministers, the labelling will have to inform consumers about the tyre’s fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise.

In the future, information on mileage, abrasion, retreaded tyres and on snow and ice grip will be added to the labels. Mileage and abrasion performance data would be included when a testing method becomes available. The abrasion of tyres during use is a significant source of micro-plastics, which are harmful to the environment.

The new labelling scheme would also apply to heavy-duty vehicles (so-called C3 tyres), which are currently not covered by EU labelling requirements.

Labels must be clearly visible to consumers, be on display in all situations where tyres are being sold, including online, and should provide a QR code for easy scan.

Quote

Rapporteur Henna Virkkunen (EPP, FI) said: “The updated tyre label is a simple but efficient tool, contributing to safer and cleaner mobility by encouraging changes in consumer behaviour. The regulation ensures that consumers receive clear, relevant and comparable information when choosing their tyres.

Particles released from tyres account for the majority of the micro plastics in the environment. The regulation addresses this pressing issue by including the parameters of mileage and abrasion into the scope as soon as suitable testing methods become available.”

Next steps

The text will be published in the Official Journal in the coming weeks. It will be applicable from 1 May 2021.

Background

The new labelling scheme could lead to a reduction of 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and to an increased turnover of €9 billion in manufacturing. The new regulation on the labelling of tyres will repeal and replace the 2009 Tyre Labelling Regulation once it enters into force.

Copyright European Union, 1995-2020

SOURCE European Parliament