Paul Cerame Kia of 11655 New Halls Ferry in Florissant, MO, has a great announcement for those who love driving green. The Korean auto maker has announced they will focus all their eco-friendly car production on electric vehicles (EV) and leave the hybrid options for parent company Hyundai.

This is a bit of a departure after the team driving Kia Optima Hybrid completed a historic cross country trip, and set the Guinness World Record for "Lowest fuel consumption driving through all 48 contiguous U.S. states in a gasoline hybrid car."

"Hyundai intends to focus on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and…

The all new Kia Optima Hybrid has a sporty new look: with a mean, angled front grille and a rising rear compartment with large trunk and taillights.

Optima contains the basic powerplant for a car of its size and class: a fuel efficient 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, connected to a six speed automatic.

But what makes this car hybrid ready to go? The 40 horsepower electric motor couples to this already powerful 166-horsepowered and 155 lb-ft of torque engine, giving you a better boost in power and greater mileage (which, obviously, the entire point of driving a hybrid). Kia…