Kia and Kinetic Motorsports Introduce Forte LPG Hybrid Concept

In brief: Kia unveiled a hybrid Forte model using natural gas (LPG) rather than gasoline at the SEMA show.

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Make/Model: Forte Hybrid Manufacturer: Kia

The word

The Forte hybrid concept uses liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rather than gasoline to power the engine in the hybrid, making it a much cleaner alternative. The Forte Hybrid Concept was showcased at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend.

The hybrid concept was created by Kinetic Motorsports and combined a 1.6L propane-fueled engine with lithium polymer batteries and a hybrid-electric drive train.

And so ...

The concept includes a lot of sporty enhancements from Kinetic, like a giant stereo system and alloy wheels.

Photo credits: Kinetic Motorsports

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