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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. kWh battery and a 150kW (201-horsepower) motor with DC fast-charging capability as standard. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. With a low center of gravity due to the floor-mounted battery pack and a 106.3

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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. The property will house a 100MWh facility combining proprietary High Throughput Process ( HTP ) R&D with prototype battery cell-manufacturing capabilities.

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Hyundai, Kia & Factorial Energy partner to develop solid-state batteries for next generation EVs; strategic investment

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Start-up solid-state battery company Factorial Energy , Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are partnering to test Factorial’s novel solid-state battery technology and its integration in Hyundai electric vehicles.

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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue

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Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are recalling nearly 150,000 EVs in the U.S. over an electronics issue that may cause 12-volt batteries to lose charge while driving. This follows a recall of nearly 170,000 Hyundai and Kia EVs in South Korea earlier this month for the same issue. That makes 147,110 affected vehicles in total.

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Kia unveils new Soul EV at LA Auto Show

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Kia Motors unveiled the new Soul EV, a completely new iteration of Kia’s award-winning electric compact crossover, at the LA Auto Show. The new Soul EV has a new liquid-cooled lithium-ion polymer 64 kWh battery pack with Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge as standard equipment.

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Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with new discounts

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If you’ve been eyeing a new Kia electric vehicle, now may be the perfect time to start shopping. Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with some of its biggest discounts yet. After launching in August 2021, Kia has sold over 210,000 EV6 models globally. The 2024 EV6 has received the maximum discount.

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