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onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

Green Car Congress

onsemi’s EliteSiC family of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules has been selected for Kia Corporation’s EV6 GT model. Within the traction inverter of a high performance EV, the EliteSiC power module enables high-efficiency power conversion from the DC 800 V of the battery to the AC drive for the rear axle.

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Kia Motors to launch 7 new BEVs by 2027; BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). —Ho Sung Song.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

Green Car Congress

The hotly anticipated car excelled during its first full month on the European market and became the best-selling BEV. Overall, the European car market registered its sixth consecutive month of decline in February 2019, as 1.14 Although BEV market share remained marginal at 1.9%, their volume increased by 92% to 20,000 registrations.

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Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Kia PV5 Concept Also at CES, Hyundai outlined its work to establish a “hydrogen value chain,” with a hydrogen vision that extends well beyond cars , trucks, and buses—to trains, ships, generators, steelmaking, robotics, air mobility, and more. As the market norm approaches 300 miles, is that enough? According to the U.S.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? For Kia, it meant replacing its light-selling Sedona minivan with the attractive 2022 Carnival. Goodbye To the Minivan. Drivetrain.

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EV News: A stellar 2022 concludes

Electric Auto Association

Kia, Acura, Audi, Hyundai, EV conversions, and more. Kia EV9 SUV. Kia The Kia EV9 SUV was teased at the manufacturer’s auto show. Ford truck conversion. EV conversions Classic cars with a twist Racers and tinkerers convert vintage models to EVs. Hyundai Kona. Buick Wildcat EV.

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EV News keeps on coming

Electric Auto Association

Korean EVs LA glamour The Kia EV6 attracted a whole lot of attention at the Los Angeles Auto Show for its performance, and looks. Both Kia and Hyundai unveiled large SUV concept vehicles with noteworthy features at the show. A truck from Flux Hybrids out to do a conversion. The Hyundai Seven. Subaru Solterra interior.

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