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Hyundai Mobis to invest $926M in EV systems plant in Georgia

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Mobis has operated a manufacturing facility with almost 1,200 employees in West Point since 2009 as the largest Tier 1 supplier to Kia Georgia. Hyundai Mobis’ investment project in Bryan County reflects an acceleration in the development of the EV supply chain in Georgia’s auto industry.

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

Green Car Congress

Connected vehicle technology offers tremendous promise—for improving safety, reducing traffic jams and increasing fuel efficiency. The driver clinics, the first phase of the Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot Program, were completed this past year to gather information on how drivers would interact with the technology. Earlier post.).

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Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

Baua Electric

Of course, plenty of vehicles bear names of cities that have no connection whatsoever to their production sites (Kia Sorento and Rio, Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Malibu, etc.), but this issue is more about Italy vs. Stellantis than anything else.

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

Charged EVs

Upcoming entries include the Audi Q4 e-tron, Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, and a Chevrolet crossover to be launched in 2023. But the Ioniq 5 and its underlying technology show how serious Hyundai-Kia has become about offering EVs that appeal to mass-market buyers. 800-volt battery. A carmaker to watch.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. In a press release, Kia called the exterior design “crossover inspired,” but the EV6’s sleek lines are still quite car-like.

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