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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

The Truth About Cars

Motor 1 located an application on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website that covers a new EV called the EV5, a small crossover with the brand’s signature funky styling. The Kia EV9 is just hitting the streets, but we’re already learning about the automaker’s “next big thing.”

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EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China – Charged EVs

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Battery maker Farasis Energy reports that JMEV, an EV brand owned by Jiangling Motors Group, began producing sodium-powered EVs in December. kWh) and a shorter range (251 km), but it sports a lower price tag: RMB 58,800 ($8,300) compared to RMB 62,800-66,800. Many Chinese automakers are developing sodium-ion batteries.

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

EV Central

It used to be called the Tokyo Motor Show, but in the new-speak 21st century automotive industry it is now the Japan Mobility Show. Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. Lexus LF-ZC Lexus LF-ZC.

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Kia Soul EV review: the cheap electric car Australia missed out on

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There’s a 64kWh battery and single 150kW/395Nm motor driving the front wheels. The UK also sells an entry level Soul with 39.2kWh battery, 100kW/395Nm motor and range of 275km. The UK also sells an entry level Soul with 39.2kWh battery, 100kW/395Nm motor and range of 275km. second time to 100km/h.

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