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Hyundai Motor Group develops air-conditioning technologies to maintain clean air in vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Group announced new technologies to improve the quality of air in vehicles and to create a more pleasant in-vehicle environment for customers. The technologies will be introduced initially on select models in Korea and expand to upcoming Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles worldwide in the future.

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Uber offers discounted Kia EVs to drivers in Europe

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Uber is offering discounted Kia electric vehicles (EVs) to European drivers to reach zero-emission mobility in the EU by 2030. The ride-hailing service hopes the Kia EV discounts will encourage Uber drivers to upgrade to electric vehicles. The Kia tie-up includes electric vehicles like the e-Niro and the e-Soul.

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Hyundai and Kia make €100M strategic investment in Arrival to co-develop electric commercial vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation today made a strategic investment of €100 million (US $110 million) in a new partnership with Arrival , a UK-based electric vehicle startup ( earlier post ). Of the total investment, Hyundai will contribute €80 million; Kia €20 million.

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Kia EV3 Coming To America With AI Assistant

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Think of the Kia EV3 as a grown-up, electrified version of the hugely popular Kia Soul. There is a distinct family resemblance to its big brother, the Kia EV9 three-row SUV, but at only. continued] The post Kia EV3 Coming To America With AI Assistant appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia to establish its first electric PBV plant in Korea

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Kia Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). The intelligent new production hub for PBVs will be located within Kia’s existing Hwaseong manufacturing site in Korea. —Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation.

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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. The new Sportage debuts numerous technologies, including Kia’s E-Handling system that enhances the dynamic performance of the vehicle and improves agility and stability. From launch, a 1.6-liter 265 N·m) torque. Terrain Mode, E-Handling tech and a new ECS.

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Kia EV9: First Impressions

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There was a time when Kia was the bargain basement brand. In recent years, Kia has made an amazing turnaround and has become an automotive leader. continued] The post Kia EV9: First Impressions appeared first on CleanTechnica. Quality sucked, but the price was low. So, when we.

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