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SK Innovation to build $1.67B EV battery manufacturing plant in Georgia

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South Korea-based SK Innovation, a developer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, will invest $1.67 billion to build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Georgia. The new plant will be located in Jackson County, Georgia.

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Hyundai, Kia agree to pump $16.5bn into EV production in South Korea

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billion to produce electric vehicles at a new factory in South Korea. Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Kia, Hyundai Motor, and Genesis, said the factory will build 150,000 vehicles every year, supplying Hyundai and Kia with enough volume to supply customers with EVs. million units by 2030. million units by 2030.

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

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The new model will join several hybrids also in development, along with at least on South Korea-only model expected to debut at the same time as the EV3. It will build the EV9 in Georgia, making it at least partially eligible for the credits, but there’s no word on when or if the EV6 will make the leap to domestic production.

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Hyundai is launching an electric van as its first export model based on its new EV platform

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Hyundai is building a new all-electric van for Iveco Hyundai revealed the news at a signing ceremony at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai will build the chassis, while Iveco will customize the electric vans, distributing them through its network.

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Tesla Supercharger voting resumes for first poll of 2023

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The top choices were Big Bear Lake, California, for North America, Bolzano, Italy, for Europe, and Haenam, South Korea, for Asia. However, it should be noted that Tesla also continues to build out Supercharger locations outside of those chosen by voting, allowing more rural areas and less traveled places to still receive charging.

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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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Kia currently builds the EV9 in Korea but expects to move production to the US by the end of May. 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. Despite the strong start, Kia expects the momentum to pick up.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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The company aims to build an app ecosystem through the application of an open operating system and controller integration, including Level 3 and higher autonomous driving capabilities, high-performance semiconductors and over-the-air (OTA) update advancements. Production. It plans to convert additional lines as market demand dictates.

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