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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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Kia EV9 wins 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The all-electric Kia EV9 three-row SUV has been named the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year 2024 by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury. The Kia EV9 represents a new paradigm in the three-row SUV segment,” said Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, president and CEO, Kia North America and Kia America.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

Baua Electric

Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. This EV isn’t trying to be a track car but more of a comfortable, polished, and tech-forward family vehicle, which it accomplishes tenfold. And that’s fine.

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Hyundai introduces trade-in program in Korea to encourage transition from ICE cars to EVs

Baua Electric

The move is designed to encourage shoppers to go electric with discounts on new Hyundai EVs when turning in used gas-powered cars. Hyundai’s investment plans this year include boosting mass-produced EVs while finishing construction at its Georgia manufacturing plant. For example, if you wanted to upgrade to the new IONIQ 5.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

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It can even has sports car performance with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as little as 3 seconds. With up to 400 miles estimated range and 104 cu ft of storage, the electric SUV can haul gear, car seats, and camping equipment or take the entire family on an adventure. As of January, Rivian offered leasing in 15 states.

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Initial positive results of C-V2X connected school zone and buses pilot; now fine-tuning

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A 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback electric SUV and a propane-powered Blue Bird school bus were also equipped with Qualcomm Technologies’ and Commsignia’s C-V2X solutions. square-mile testing zone, including more than 130 connected traffic signals. square-mile testing zone, including more than 130 connected traffic signals.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. The electric SUV will start at $45,000, with all trims boasting over 300 miles range. To accelerate the launch, Rivian will build the R2 at its Normal, Illinois facility rather than its new plant in Georgia.

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