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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. The reduced fuel consumption will extend the effective range of the turbo vehicle. Project partners include Georgia Institute of Technology and LG Chem Power Inc.

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Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

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The EV9’s batteries are still made in South Korea and China, but Kia will begin sourcing from its EV battery plant in Savannah, Georgia. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025 appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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The electric SUV will start at $45,000, with all trims boasting over 300 miles range. To accelerate the launch, Rivian will build the R2 at its Normal, Illinois facility rather than its new plant in Georgia. The new EVs are part of Kia’s wide-ranging electric car lineup, priced between $30,000 and $80,000.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

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A quick Kia EV9 recap leading up to the test drive This latest drive event (personally my first with Kia) was three years in the making, as the EV9 SUV’s origin dates back to its debut as a concept at the LA Auto Show in 2021. decibel interior at 55 mph (comparable to a Range Rover interior). You still get dual motors, the 99.8

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Kia EV9: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024

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The 2024 Kia EV9 comes in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, and so far Green Car Reports has only driven the top-spec GT-Line, offering up 379 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque in its all-wheel-drive layout. Driving range meets expectations, too. The great range numbers come thanks to a lot of work with the wind tunnel.

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

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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. Kia EV9 Blocky but wind-cheating While it’s more aerodynamic than it looks, the EV9’s flat sides and blocky, square-cut lines fall into the heart of the current SUV market.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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Power and Range The EV9 comes in five models. Light 230 miles All-electric range (AER) 76.1 seconds Electronically controlled top speed: 118 mph Curb Weight: 5,093 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds New angles for a big EV Light Long Range 304 miles AER 99.8 The auto-dimming and rear view camera mirror is Homelink-equipped.

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