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Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

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This more than $200-million expansion will create nearly 200 additional jobs in Troup County with EV9 joining the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 mid-size sedan as the fifth model to be assembled at Kia Georgia. Best of all, it will be assembled in West Point, Georgia. and began mass production on 16 November 2009.

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

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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. James Bell, head of corporate communications at Kia America noted that EV9 production should begin by the end of May at the Georgia facility. The vehicle is equipped with a 99.8

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Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US

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Participating Chevrolet dealers in seven key launch markets across Canada have begun taking orders for the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Volt, with an MSRP starting at C$41,545 (US$43,568). Within twelve months of the retail launch, Volt will be available at dealerships nation-wide.

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BorgWarner showcasing electrification technologies for commercial vehicles; expects 32% CAGR in hybrid and electric CV market from 2017 to 2020

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BorgWarner, is showcasing its range of combustion, hybrid and electric technologies at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, BorgWarner’s 48-volt high efficiency motor/generators provide higher system efficiency and improved energy recovery capability to meet increasing power demands.

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight. Georgia offers a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) tax credit of 20% of the cost, up to $5,000. Electric vehicles per 1,000 vehicles. sales and use tax.

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The Kia EV9 Starts at Around $55,000 and Goes On Sale in Late 2023

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The EV9 is available in five main configurations, ranging from the entry-level Light RWD trim at $54,900 to the top GT-Line e-AWD at $73,900. Kia equips an 800-volt electrical architecture to enable fast charging, and the SUV promises up to 300 miles of range in the Light Long Range RWD model.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

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Originally rated at 124 miles of range, in 2020 the model received a range boost to 170 miles, and it remains on sale. Now, Hyundai has rebooted its EV efforts with a new platform that will spawn a whole range of EVs offering 250 miles or more of rated range. 800-volt battery. seconds.

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