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Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES

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Combined with HMG’s software-to-everything (SDx) technology , Kia’s PBV EVs can provide a new design exercise in modular, customizable space to fit the needs of more people – whether it is a taxi, mobile boutique, cargo van, or a recreational vehicle. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Is anyone else at CES?

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

With an increase in shared mobility such as metros, monorails, and BRT systems, last-mile connectivity has already acquired the importance of never before. The need and design of three-wheeler tempos are different from auto-rickshaws. For last-mile connectivity is three-wheelers which are more suitable. Start-up E-Trio in India.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

Baua Electric

While it’s already testing some of these ideas with the taxi-focused Niro Plus in South Korea, the first manufacturing step is Kia’s dedicated PBV factory , due to start production in 2025 set to make up to 150,000 vehicles annually. That will include global conversion (upfit) partners.

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Kia reveals PBV concepts, roadmap and strategy at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Enhanced data connectivity between vehicles and external data such as route or delivery information will enable convenient operation of multiple vehicles as a software-defined fleet. Connected self-driving vehicles will be managed as part of a single smart city operating system.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

We could take an Oslo taxi and charge it in a bus terminal in Wenatchee, Washington or vice versa. Underneath, EV electrical architectures share a lot in common, and our integrations are actually very straightforward, whether it’s an aftermarket accessory as a kit or, as we’re doing with Volvo Cars, an OEM-installed solution.