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

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Kia debuted the standard EV5 late last year during its first EV Day event in South Korea. Dimensionally, the EV5 is around 20 inches shorter than the EV6, but it’s close to the same width and is almost seven inches taller. It also rides on a six-inch shorter wheelbase than the Six, at just over 108 inches.

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WiTricity signs first South Korean licensee for wireless charging technology for EVs

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WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, has entered into a technology licensing agreement with Yura Corporation, a leading South Korea-based automotive Tier 1 supplier. WiTricity is also collaborating directly with leading carmakers to drive global standards for wireless charging systems.

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Study: ozone levels higher across China than in other countries tracking the air pollutant

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In China, people breathe ozone-laden air two to six times more often than people in the United States, Europe, Japan, or South Korea, according to a new international study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. —Lin Zhang of Peking University, lead author.

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Study links increased black carbon pollution to increase in cases of lung adenocarcinoma worldwide

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This study, done in collaboration between NTU and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, showed that a 0.1 LADC among males in Asia saw the largest increasing trend, increasing by 24% yearly, mainly contributed by the prominent rises in Japan (38% yearly) and South Korea (37% yearly). LSCC is often linked to a history of smoking.

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CHAdeMO 3.0 released; first publication of new plug harmonized with China’s GB/T

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is the first publication of the next-generation ultra-high-power charging standard, being co-developed by China Electricity Council (CEC) and CHAdeMO Association with the working name “ChaoJi.” The Chinese version, operating under the GB/T communication protocol, is also planned to be released next year. CHAdeMO 3.0

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New program in Japan to push development of solid-state batteries

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Japanese companies accounted for 70% of the global automotive battery market in 2013, but they are being challenged by China and South Korea. Chinese companies expanded their combined global share to 26% in 2016 from just 3% in 2013. Over the same period, Japanese manufacturers’ share shrunk to 41%.

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Green Power licenses WiTricity technology to build wireless chargers for South Korean EV market

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WiTricity, a pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, has entered into licensing and technology transfer agreements with Green Power, a leading South Korea-based supplier of power electronics and high power wireless charging systems for various applications.

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