Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to be able to respond flexibly to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. The Group affiliates Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Hyundai Mobis each approved the plan at their respective board meetings.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2023

onsemi’s EliteSiC family of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules has been selected for Kia Corporation’s EV6 GT model. The electric vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2021

The all-new 2022 Kia EV6 crossover arrives as the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV). The introduction of EV6 signals the US launch of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy that will deliver 11 all-new electrified models across the world by 2026. kWh battery versions. The EV6 has the same 114.2-inch

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2021

Kia Corporation has revealed the first official images of the EV6—its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) built on the company’s new EV platform (Electric-Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP). This is followed by a number which corresponds to the car’s position in the line-up.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2022

Kia Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). The intelligent new production hub for PBVs will be located within Kia’s existing Hwaseong manufacturing site in Korea. —Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Kia Australia has partnered with battery replacement company Infinitev to better reuse, repurpose and recycle electric vehicle batteries in Australia The post Kia strikes deal to re-use and recycle EV batteries, offering second life in cars or the grid appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. California Gov.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Kia Corporation has revealed the Kia Concept EV9 at the AutoMobility LA. Like the recently introduced EV6 ( earlier post ), the Concept EV9 is a dedicated EV developed and optimized on the company’s advanced Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2020

Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Jill Pestana is a California-based battery scientist and engineer who recently shared on X that she was researching electric vehicles because she intended to buy one.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation today made a strategic investment of €100 million (US $110 million) in a new partnership with Arrival , a UK-based electric vehicle startup ( earlier post ). Of the total investment, Hyundai will contribute €80 million; Kia €20 million.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 5, 2023

Kia is planning to invest $A36 billion and have 15 battery electric models on the road by 2027. The post Kia says it will have 15 different electric vehicle models on the road by 2027 appeared first on The Driven. In a rapidly shifting market, will it be enough?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2021

Kia Corporation revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere later this month. The Opposites United design philosophy makes its debut on EV6, and will inform the design of all future Kia models.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2021

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Kia Motors Company and Hyundai Motor Company,affiliated automotive companies for Hyundai Motor Group, have invested in IONITY, a joint venture established in 2017 between BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, and Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG. The Hyundai Motor Group will obtain equal shares in IONITY as those of founding partners.

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2023

A Tesla Model 3 has taken on the all-new Kia EV6 GT in a crazy all-electric drag race. As electric vehicles have rapidly grown in popularity within the drag racing scene , it was only a matter of time before a new contender challenged Tesla’s dominance. horsepower per pound. horsepower per pound.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

Kia used the Geneva International Motor Show as the platform to introduce the battery-electric e-Soul to Europe, as well as to reveal new upgrades to the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Every Kia vehicle on show in Geneva employs the brand’s mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle technology.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

With EV electric vehicle sales surging in India, several automakers are looking to grab their share. Kia recently revealed plans to launch three new EVs in the region, including a new Carens EV. The move comes as Kia looks to fend off low-cost Chinese automakers like BYD. million electric cars by 2030.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2024

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. As noted in a Nikkei Asia report, Kia is poised to start the production of the EV9 in the United States by May 2024.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America. Under the MOU, both parties will cooperate to provide SK On batteries to the Group’s plants in the US after 2025 for the EV production. million full electric vehicles annually by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

billion investment by the company and its affiliate suppliers was announced five months ago and includes plans to produce a diverse range of innovative Hyundai, Genesis and Kia electric vehicles (EVs) and a new battery manufacturing facility. million full electric vehicles annually by 2030.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Before I get to Kia’s story, I want to remind readers about something that happened almost two years ago. At the beginning of last year, the EV cannonball record was smashed. While previous runs from New York to Los Angeles were all in Teslas (charging infrastructure plus charging speeds means a lot), this was the […].

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2023

Kia recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its special factory for the manufacture of vehicles designed specifically for battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Electric Driver

APRIL 5, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV6 is an all-electric midsize crossover SUV that continues to be a key part of Kia’s “Plan S” strategy for electrification. Offered in multiple trim levels, the EV6 provides a range of battery and powertrain options to suit different driving needs and budgets.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2023

On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. times the maximum permissible tailpipe particle mass emissions.

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Electrek

MAY 9, 2023

Who says electric vehicles can’t perform in the cold? Kia took its new electric SUV to Arjeplog, Sweden, to test the EV9 in sub-zero temperatures to ensure its battery and charging performance were up to standard.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2020

The first fully electric vehicle sold by Kia is being recalled, and it has nothing to do with the battery or propulsion system. On 2015 and 2016 Kia Soul EV models, the parking mechanism can become damaged by moving the gear lever into Park before the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2024

Signalling to its rivals that it is now all-in when it comes to electric cars, Kia revealed at its Investor Day that six of its EVs will arrive by 2026. Kia is also touting the EV5 in that group, but it’s already been unveiled in Australia and goes on-sale mid-year. Kia Concept EV3. Kia Concept EV3.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2018

In Germany, Kia Motors revealed the upgraded Kia Sportage, introducing a range of enhancements to the brand’s European and global best-seller. Kia is the first manufacturer to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and 48-volt mild-hybrid technology across its full model line-up. The Sportage’s existing 1.7-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2018

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has selected Wärtsilä for a technology and commercial partnership designed to utilize second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the growing energy storage market. Energy storage is the logical next step in the after-market use of EV batteries.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start. However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Starting under $55,000, Kia calls its electric family move an “industry wake-up call.”

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Fastest Kia! The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. An EV driver’s car Kia’s Performance EV Marketed as a performance crossover, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT is civil enough to handle all daily driving needs while at the same time being the fastest Kia ever.

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