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Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

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Kia Georgia’s West Point assembly plant is undergoing a transformation that will allow for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV ( earlier post ) in the second quarter of 2024. 2024 EV9 Like Telluride, EV9 has the potential to be another ‘game changer’ for Kia. Best of all, it will be assembled in West Point, Georgia.

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onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

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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 reveals new design philosophy and full images of its first dedicated BEV: EV6

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Kia Corporation revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere later this month. The Opposites United design philosophy makes its debut on EV6, and will inform the design of all future Kia models.

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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

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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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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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Power 2023 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) , the rise in problems is 12 PP100 greater than in 2022, which follows an increase of 18 PP100 in 2022 from 2021. Power permission to survey its owners in states where authorization is required. Among brands, Chevrolet and Kia receive the most segment awards (four). Nissan Motor Co.,

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Kia EV6: Which would you pick?

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are two new electric cars based on a common platform, but from separate brands. First spotted by InsideEVs, a short video ad for Hyundai Motor Group's E-Pit high-power fast-charging network has shown the two models from the corporate cousins together for the.

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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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