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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

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The first Hyundai plant dedicated to building EVs and batteries in the US will be open as soon as this October. According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. Munoz said EVs produced at the new plant will qualify for the tax credit.

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

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South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

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The first three-row electric SUV from Hyundai will be named the IONIQ 9. Hyundai plans to change the name of the electric SUV from IONIQ 7 to IONIQ 9 as it looks to build off Kia’s success with the EV9. Including Kia and Genesis, Hyundai topped American automakers Ford and GM’s Chevy for second behind only Tesla.

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Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023

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Hyundai and Kia placed second in the US EV market behind Tesla after a record sales year in 2023. The Korean automakers surged past Ford and GM with stylish, functional EVs built for the modern era. Hyundai and Kia take second in US EV sales According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, a record 1.2

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Hyundai fast-tracks start of EV production in the US as it gains recognition with its own day

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February 26, 2024, will forever be known as Hyundai Day in the state of Georgia as the automaker gears up to begin production at its first dedicated EV and battery plant in the US later this year. Hyundai announced its fast-tracking production at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

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Hyundai unveils sporty new Kona Electric N Line with bold design elements

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The all-electric Hyundai Kona EV is getting the sporty N Line treatment. Hyundai unveiled the new Kona Electric N Line with stylish design upgrades. Hyundai Motor Europe’s best-selling EV is getting even more attractive. The Kona Electric is Hyundai Europe’s first EV to get the sporty N Line treatment. wide, and 62.2″

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Hyundai to add hybrids at EV-only plant as rising demand throws a curveball

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Following similar announcements from rivals, Hyundai is adding more hybrids to its lineup as a bridge to its next-gen EVs. Hyundai will add hybrid production lines at its dedicated EV plant in Georgia as demand rises. Hyundai Q1 2024 sales by region (Source: Hyundai) Overall, EVs accounted for 4.5% (vs 6.5% vs. 15.9%).

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