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Hyundai Motor and Kia revamp R&D organization to make it more agile, flexible and independent like startups

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to be able to respond flexibly to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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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 targeting 1.6 million EV sales worldwide by 2030; 37% of sales

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Kia has updated its mid- to long-term business strategy with a focus on electrification. Kia’s updated 2030 annual sales target is 4.3 Kia first unveiled its mid- to long-term strategy entitled ‘Plan S’ in 2020, which focuses on a pre-emptive transformation towards an EV-focused business and providing customized mobility solutions.

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Hyundai Motor Group breaks ground on Metaplant America dedicated EV and battery plant

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billion investment by the company and its affiliate suppliers was announced five months ago and includes plans to produce a diverse range of innovative Hyundai, Genesis and Kia electric vehicles (EVs) and a new battery manufacturing facility. HMGMA’s new smart factory is expected to begin commercial production in the first half of 2025.

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Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES

Baua Electric

Kia is kicking off the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 with some exciting news in a quest to go “beyond mobility.” This afternoon, Kia introduced its fully customizable Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) to provide businesses and individuals with modular, fit-for-purpose EVs.

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All-new electric Kia PV5 is a gamechanger in the world of vans with its advanced tech and interchangeable rear body

EV Central

Kia has previewed the new family of EV commercial vehicles that it will launch from 2025 onwards that is set to revolutionise what we expect from the humble van. The simple arrangement also saves weight and sees Kia use 55 percent less parts. Measuring in at 4.7m

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Hyundai unveils new ST1 EV business platform design for the first time

Baua Electric

Hyundai goes commercial with new ST1 EV platform After selling a record 268,785 electric cars last year, Hyundai is expanding from passenger EVs into commercial. Hyundai unveiled its new ST1 EV business platform design as it looks to solidify its position in the electric vehicle market.

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