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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. In partnership with the Czech technology company IBG ?esko, Following a successful pilot project in Prague, the energy storage units are now available to ŠKODA contract dealers.

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Volkswagen starts operation of $22M North American Battery Engineering Lab in Chattanooga

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4 compact SUV, is poised to roll off the assembly line in 2022. These insights are crucial know-how, as battery technologies continue to improve in terms of energy density, weight and cost, and shape the characteristics of an electric vehicle. 4 SUV in 2022, including dedicated facilities for vehicle and battery pack assembly.

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Hyundai to launch a new electric mini-SUV at €20K

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Hyundai is prepping an electric entry-level mini-SUV called Casper to take on rivals Dacia Spring and Citroën’s ë-C3 in Europe. The Casper, an ICE vehicle on sale in South Korea, will get a fresh new look in the form of an all-electric city car–slash–mini-SUV, releasing in European markets by the end of this year. Get started here.

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Hyundai Motor targeting 7% of global EV market by 2030; 1.87M BEVs

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The new Hyundai BEV models will include three sedan models, six SUVs, one light commercial vehicle as well as one new type model. The Genesis luxury brand BEV line-up consists of two passenger cars and four SUVs, including the Electrified GV70 launching this year. This year, Hyundai begin sales of IONIQ 6, followed by IONIQ 7 in 2024.

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Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers

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Skoda has partnered with IBG Cesko a Czech-based technology company that will develop the system. The power hubs will provide energy to power the showrooms, workshop buildings and the charging infrastructure for customer cars. Last year, the Skoda had unveiled its first electric SUV Enyaq iV that provides a range of 510 km.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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In the second-generation platform, the scope of vehicle development extends beyond the mid-sized SUVs covered by the current E-GMP system. It encompasses nearly all vehicle classes, ranging from small and large SUVs to pickup trucks, along with the flagship models of the Genesis brand.

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All-new Hyundai Kona Electric full details: due in Australia late 2023

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And this means there won’t be a huge gap between the arrival of the petrol-powered and plug-in versions of the small SUV from Korea. The vehicle’s coefficient of drag is 0.27, a good number for a small SUV. Kona Electric for Europe will be built, as before, in the Czech Republic.

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