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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

Green Car Congress

This is in alignment with Tata Motors efforts to make itself ‘FutuReady’ by embracing new technologies, fostering higher platform efficiency and offering solutions that connect with the aspirations of our customers. ŠKODA became the fourth brand of the Volkswagen Group, alongside VW, Audi and SEAT, in 1991 via a joint venture.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Automakers will want to tap into connectivity to offer information and entertainment services. H2USA, the new U.S.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

We sampled Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6 ‘Electrified Streamliner’ (not a sedan, Hyundai insists) in South Korea ahead of its early 2023 Australian arrival. Spy the back end at the wrong angle and it could be the lovechild of a Porsche 993 and Ford AU Falcon. And not in a good way. Challenging angle? Take your pick.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

Clean Fleet Report

Room for adults way back Staying in the far back, the third row folds 50:50 and the cargo area has 12V and AC 125V/15A outlets, along with the connection for the onboard power generator giving the EV9 owner the ability to power a laptop and a bicycle tire pump, and the option to power a house for up-to three days in the case of an emergency.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Audi, BMW, Genesis, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only offer electric SUVs in larger and much pricier segments. and Canada chosen by their peers.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Audi, BMW, Genesis, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only offer electric SUVs in larger and much pricier segments. and Canada chosen by their peers.

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