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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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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L. Dressed to go. More Power.

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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

Green Car Congress

In California, public and private stakeholders in the transportation sector launched a new organization— Veloz —to accelerate the adoption of EVs. Veloz members include: Automakers, including GM, BMW Group, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Subaru, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford.

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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

Teslarati

Texas is one of a handful of states that prohibits direct vehicle sales, meaning that Tesla is not allowed to sell its EVs in the state without doing so through a franchise, dealer or third-party retailer. Tesla approved to invest $750,000 into local Texas organizations What are your thoughts? You can view the full list here.

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What the destiny holds for showrooms

Baua Electric

If you’re walking around a showroom, you’ll see fewer closed offices,” however the ones stay for exchanging the personal knowledge had to organize financing, for instance. Shoppers now start at dealerships well-informed in regards to the automotive they would like and frequently with financing organized, Carfora mentioned.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

Green Car Congress

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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One EV enthusiast leads to anothe

Electric Auto Association

It’s an old saying that ‘one thing leads to another,’ and it’s very true with regard to organizing a thriving electric vehicle (EV) chapter of enthusiasts. The organization grows My first connection came when folks from the Columbus non-profit Clean Fuels Ohio saw my Facebook page. I named the chapter “Drive Electric Dayton (DED).”

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