Kia showcasing Optima T-Hybrid concept in Paris [w/video]
 

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At the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> earlier this year, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/kia/">Kia</a> showcased a new diesel hybrid powertrain. And at the rapidly approaching <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/paris-motor-show/">Paris Motor Show</a>, it will present that new technology in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/kia/optima/">Optima</a> sedan concept you see here.<br />
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Called the Kia Optima T-Hybrid, the concept mates a 1.7-liter diesel with both a turbocharger and electric supercharger to a small electric motor and a 48-volt lead-carbon battery. The mild hybrid setup allows it to travel in electric-only model at low speeds and at cruise, regenerating brake power to recharge the battery. Kia said it chose the lead-carbon battery pack over lithium-ion because it's easier to recycle and does not require active cooling.<br />
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Because the powertrain is still under development, Kia isn't saying what kind of fuel economy or emissions figures it gets in the Optima T-Hybrid concept, but it is targeting a "significant reduction" in emissions and fuel consumption, while delivering 15 to 20 percent more power. Check out the system in action in the video <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/29/kia-optima-t-hybrid-concept-paris-video-official/#continued">below</a>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/29/kia-optima-t-hybrid-concept-paris-video-official/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Kia showcasing Optima T-Hybrid concept in Paris [w/video]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/29/kia-optima-t-hybrid-concept-paris-video-official/">Kia showcasing Optima T-Hybrid concept in Paris [w/video]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:35:00 EST. Please see our <a href="/rss-term-of-use/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/29/kia-optima-t-hybrid-concept-paris-video-official/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20969073/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/29/kia-optima-t-hybrid-concept-paris-video-official/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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