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

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. As noted in a Nikkei Asia report, Kia is poised to start the production of the EV9 in the United States by May 2024.

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InoBat Auto acquires Slovakia site for battery R&D and prototype production

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European R&D and battery production company InoBat Auto has acquired a 290,000 sq ft (27,000 sq m) facility close to Bratislava, Slovakia. InoBat says the facility will produce batteries to specifications of the vehicle manufacturer, and will enable European electric vehicle manufacturers to reduce dependence on imports from Asia.

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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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Aftermarket arm of Lumax Auto Tech partners with Bluechem Group for car care products – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), a leading Tier-1 diversified automotive systems and components manufacturer, through its aftermarket division has entered into a strategic partnership with Bluechem Group of Germany, one of the world leaders in innovative automotive car care solutions.

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

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It is because we need to cope with sharply rising hybrid demand,” A Hyundai executive said on the company’s Q1 earnings call (via Nikkei Asia ). Hyundai’s total auto sales fell 1.5% FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. vs. 9%), the US (5.5% vs. 6.6%), and Europe (10.7% vs. 15.9%). of the share (vs 8.2%).

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Electrifying: the Classic Mini, Autonomous Electric Flight, Wisk Aero, All-electric ŠKODA ENYAQ iV Seats PET Bottles

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EVs and Recycling ŠKODA AUTO uses seat covers made from recycled PET bottles EVs Citroën UK expands ë-Berlingo Electric line-up with new Flair XTR XL seven-seat model Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 Crowned World Champions at the Inaugural ‘Best Cars of the […].

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Russia ponders using EV subsidies to boost the economy and surge local manufacturing

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Interestingly, Europe and Asia, both continents heavily associated with Russia due to the country’s massive size, have adopted widespread electric vehicle use in the past several years. Tesla, Volkswagen Xpeng, Wuling, Li Auto, and others spar with one another to control the country. Europe is no different.

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