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

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Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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Rivian wins massive incentive package for R2 vehicle production in Illinois

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In March, Rivian unveiled the R2 and R3 midsize SUVs , its next vehicles that will be more affordable than its introductory R1T and R1S platforms. Rivian’s Georgia plant remains an extremely important part of its strategy to scale production of R2 and R3.

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

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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. Based on sales data from S&P Global, Hyundai Motor Group is behind big names in the global auto market, including Toyota, Ford, and General Motors. share of the US EV market.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid energy storage all rely on efficient and affordable energy storage solutions, primarily lithium-ion batteries. Let’s look at the advancements in battery cost reduction, navigate through supply chain complexities, and explore the promising prospects ahead for the EV market.

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DOE awards $27.5M to 16 water infrastructure projects

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The 16 projects selected by DOE will help provide sustainable water sources and affordable treatment options to industry, municipalities, agriculture, utilities, and the oil and gas sector. With the right technology, it’s possible to convert wastewater into renewable power, along with chemicals, fertilizers, and reusable water.

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Elon Musk says Rivian’s priority should be solving financials ‘or they’re doomed’

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Rivian came onto the scene several years ago when it unveiled the R1T pickup, which was set to be the most high-tech and advanced truck on the market. Meanwhile, Rivian is fending off a struggling performance on the stock market, manufacturing growing pains, and figuring out affordability with its products in its early days.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

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Attracting industry talent ahead of R2 launch As Rivian looks to expand into new markets, the EV maker is adding industry talent from top-tier companies. Rivian hired former Mercedes-Benz exec Arnehelm Mittelbach in November as its first plant manager for its new Georgia facility, where R2 will be built.

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