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Rivian aims for 155,000 of its $45,000 R2 electric SUVs in Illinois

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Just after the reveal of its more affordable R2, R3, and R3X models in March, Rivian announced plans to rejigger its production capacity at its existing plant in Illinois, to accommodate the R2 electric SUV at that plant instead of an even larger one in Georgia that remains on the drawing board.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 looks big and bold after the three-row electric SUV was spotted testing [Video]

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Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV was spotted testing, revealing its large body and sleek design. Hyundai’s electric SUV was the sixth top-selling EV in the US last year with almost 34,000 models delivered. Hyundai’s electric SUV seemed more sloped and less boxy than the EV9. billion EV Metaplant in Georgia.

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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?

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The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2S in prototype form Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will arrive with a proposition unlike any EV yet: A boxy silhouette, rugged off-road chops, a range easily topping 300 miles, and a target price effectively below today’s average new-vehicle price, regardless of the fuel.

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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. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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Hyundai says EVs are ‘top priority’ in the US with massive $7.6B Metaplant opening soon

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billion Metaplant wraps up in Georgia. For now, electric vehicles are the top priority,” Hyundai’s leader added while at an event organized by Georgia Governor Briant Kemp. They are also some of the fastest charging (10% to 80% in 18 minutes) and long-range models (up to 361 miles EPA-est range) on the market.

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker has also cut prices on some of its lineup. Rivian has cut $3,100 off of its entry-level R1T and R1S units on its online configurators , just as it has debuted new range options costing the same amount.

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Kia EV9 wins 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award | Autocar Professional

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The all-electric Kia EV9 three-row SUV has been named the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year 2024 by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury. The Kia EV9 represents a new paradigm in the three-row SUV segment,” said Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, president and CEO, Kia North America and Kia America.

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