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Kia targeting 1.6 million EV sales worldwide by 2030; 37% of sales

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Kia has updated its mid- to long-term business strategy with a focus on electrification. Kia’s updated 2030 annual sales target is 4.3 Kia first unveiled its mid- to long-term strategy entitled ‘Plan S’ in 2020, which focuses on a pre-emptive transformation towards an EV-focused business and providing customized mobility solutions.

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Electric Ford F-150 video, Kia EV design, GM electric air taxis: Today’s Car News

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” GM is thinking about flying air taxis powered by its batteries. And Kia is teasing the first of many EVs on the way. The electric F-150 will be “a workhorse, not a showhorse.” This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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have established a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry. The partnership will utilize DiDi’s advanced AI technologies to build ride-hailing platforms to enhance efficiency for both taxi operators and drivers. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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Hyundai finds new materials partner to improve EV battery and motor performance

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For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi. Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited (Source: Hyundai) The Korean automaker plans to use the lightweight, high-strength materials to improve EV battery and motor performance. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Hyundai bets on new materials to improve its upcoming electric vehicles

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For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi. Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited (Source: Hyundai) The Korean automaker plans to use the lightweight, high-strength materials to improve EV battery and motor performance.

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Kia initiates purpose-built vehicle (PBV) strategy with launch of Niro Plus

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Kia revealed the Niro Plus, its first purpose-built vehicle (PBV). Kia is exploring diverse ways to help people and businesses move beyond traditional automotive, and the company expects its PBV models to be an important part of future mobility. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Kia eLCV Business Division.

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Electric vehicles Prices May Drop Soon, and Here’s Why

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We all are aware that the price drop in the EV battery has significantly helped in reducing the price of the EVs and now let us look into some of the other significant factors which drive the price drop. #1. The costs of the most recent models, like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Toyota bZ4X, and Volkswagen ID.4, 4, remain the same.