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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

The Truth About Cars

Kia debuted the standard EV5 late last year during its first EV Day event in South Korea. Motor 1 pointed out that the crossover will get a 400-volt architecture instead of the 800-volt system in the EV6 and EV9, giving it slower charging times. It also rides on a six-inch shorter wheelbase than the Six, at just over 108 inches.

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WiTricity signs first South Korean licensee for wireless charging technology for EVs

Green Car Congress

WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, has entered into a technology licensing agreement with Yura Corporation, a leading South Korea-based automotive Tier 1 supplier. WiTricity is also collaborating directly with leading carmakers to drive global standards for wireless charging systems.

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New fka and Roland Berger E-Mobility Index finds China best prepared for electric mobility among all automotive nations

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The joint country comparison combines the three key areas of technology, industry and the market and enables an objective examination of the status quo in the field of electric mobility in China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea and the USA. Chinese vehicles are improving significantly and becoming safer and more efficient.

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CHAdeMO 3.0 released; first publication of new plug harmonized with China’s GB/T

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is the first publication of the next-generation ultra-high-power charging standard, being co-developed by China Electricity Council (CEC) and CHAdeMO Association with the working name “ChaoJi.” The Chinese version, operating under the GB/T communication protocol, is also planned to be released next year. CHAdeMO 3.0

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Green Power licenses WiTricity technology to build wireless chargers for South Korean EV market

Green Car Congress

WiTricity, a pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, has entered into licensing and technology transfer agreements with Green Power, a leading South Korea-based supplier of power electronics and high power wireless charging systems for various applications. —Jung G. Cho, CEO of Green Power.

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Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China

Setec Powerr

Among the oil companies breaking through the siege of new energy vehicles, the international giant Total Energy has found a suitable breakthrough: charging piles. In fact, this is not the first time that Total Energy has set foot in the charging pile business in China. Total Energy’s first independent charging station in Wuhan.

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

Baua Electric

According to a new report, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market offering fast charging in under 20 minutes, over 350 miles range, and at an affordable starting price. Perhaps, more importantly, you can charge Hyundai’s electric sedan (10% to 80%) in as little as 18 minutes with 800V DC fast charging.