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This electric supercar maker is launching a robotaxi service with Kia’s help

Baua Electric

The electric supercar maker plans to launch a robotaxi with backing from Kia. Project 3 is based in Croatia, with a research center in the UK. Electrek’s Take Kia is set to unveil its new purpose-built EVs next week. Once up and running, Kia plans to produce 150,000 units per year.

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest €80M in Rimac; collaborating on high-performance EV and FCEV prototypes by 2020

Green Car Congress

Under the new partnership, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation will each invest €64 million and €16 million, respectively, for a total combined investment of €80 million in Rimac. Rimac was founded in 2009 by Mate Rimac as a garage project in Croatia with the vision to build the sports car of the 21 st century.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

Green Car Congress

This growth can be attributed to key markets such as Germany, Spain and France, as well as five other markets (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Estonia and Luxembourg), which posted double digit growth. Hyundai and Kia also increased market share in the segment due to the strong performances of the Kona and Stonic SUVs.

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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

It was the best performing SUV in Austria, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, and the second best in Germany, Croatia, Denmark and Italy. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen T-Roc climbed the rankings to become the best-selling SUV in Europe, outselling the Tiguan and Qashqai.

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