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Ford Escape Hybrid refresh, faster Hyundai charging, Volvo EX90 tech, Mercedes CEO: The Week in Reverse

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Which brand confirmed this week it will build EVs in Georgia? Which electric sedan can charge at home at 80 miles per hour? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 28, 2022.

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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

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Hyundai last week confirmed that its Metaplant in Georgia, once due to be a dedicated EV plant, will also get U.S. production of more hybrid models , as part of an effort to expand the range of hybrid trims of its gasoline vehicles. And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Hyundai to add hybrids at EV-only plant as rising demand throws a curveball

Baua Electric

Following similar announcements from rivals, Hyundai is adding more hybrids to its lineup as a bridge to its next-gen EVs. Hyundai will add hybrid production lines at its dedicated EV plant in Georgia as demand rises. Meanwhile, hybrids accounted for a larger portion of sales in Korea (21% vs. 14.7%), the US (10.9%

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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MAP will begin preparing for EV production as early as January 2024, by consolidating its two production lines currently making vehicles powered by internal combustion engines and hybrid-electric vehicle systems. Consolidating production to one line will enable MAP to begin building the infrastructure necessary for EV production.

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Hyundai to construct an EV module plant in S. Korea

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Hyundai to develop materials to enhance EV performance Hyundai Motor Group’s parts and service arm, Hyundai Mobis, will be in charge of building the EV module plant in South Korea. In April 2024, Hyundai decided to invest in hybrid production at its Georgia Metaplant which was initially a dedicated factory for EV production.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

The Truth About Cars

Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward full electrification. In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3.

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Ferrari partners with battery supplier SK On for advanced cells

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This is in addition to an existing battery-supply arrangement in place since 2019, which has seen SK On supply batteries for Ferrari plug-in hybrids. Prior to that, Ferrari launched a trail balloon for hybrid tech in the form of the limited-edition LaFerrari.

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