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Rivian Tank Turn update, Kia EV6 Light returns, EVs from Africa and Italy: Today’s Car News

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Africa has its first EV maker with global ambition. And the affordable Kia EV6 Light returns. The base 2023 Kia EV6. Dealerships are spending big on EV infrastructure when you add it all up. Italy’s Aehra is building battery repairability into its EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Finally, South Africa Could Be Getting An EV With V2L — The Kia EV6!

CleanTechnica EVs

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest share of electricity output from backup/standby generators in the world. 9% of annual electricity consumption in the region is from backup/standby generators. This is due many countries in the region having constrained generation capacity, and weak and intermittent grids, resulting in regular power cuts.

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Kia Sonet sales in India cross 300,000, exports exceed 86,000 units | Autocar Professional

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The Sonet, Kia India’s first compact SUV, has driven past 300,000-unit sales in the domestic market. It is Kia’s second best-seller after the Seltos (459,462 units) launched in August 2019. The Sonet’s sales reflect its strong contribution to Kia India’s overall sales.

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V2L Tech Proving That It Is No Longer Just A Nice To Have Feature For The Occasional Camping Trip

CleanTechnica EVs

South Africa could finally get an EV with vehicle-to-load technology (V2L), the Kia EV6! A while ago, I had written about how South Africa, with all the load-shedding going on, really needs some EVs with V2L. […]. The Beauty of V2L, Urologist Performs Vasectomy Powered By A Rivian R1T Pickup!

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Electrify Expo Is This Weekend In Washington, DC — Exhibitors Include Tesla, Volvo, VW, Kia, BMW, & More

CleanTechnica EVs

I have been to several of these events in various parts of the world, including the Smarter Mobility Africa in South Africa, and Fully Charged Live in the United Kingdom. Electric vehicle expos present the perfect opportunity for more people to see and experience the beautiful world of electric mobility.

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Kia Motors sees 18.6% increase in global sales in 2011

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors Corporation announced today that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2011 reached an all-time high of 2,478,959 unit, representing an annual year-on-year increase of 18.6%. million unit sales mark.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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Among brands, Chevrolet and Kia receive the most segment awards (four). Hyundai Motor Group models that rank highest in their respective segments are Genesis G80, Kia Carnival, Kia Forte, Kia Rio and Kia Stinger. Nissan Motor Co.,

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