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Hyundai Motor and Kia to introduce blockchain-based carbon emission monitoring system

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation introduced the AI-enabled, blockchain-based Supplier CO 2 Emission Monitoring System (SCEMS) to manage the carbon emissions of its cooperative business partners.

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Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. The test cycle was made up of five repeats of the EQUA cycle, totalling 741 km.

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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 lands Uber as its first major client for PBV ride-hailing

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Kia has landed Uber as its first major client to take on the task of using its PBV, or Platform Beyond Vehicle, for ride-hailing. The PBV was unveiled this week at CES 2024, and Uber has agreed to use its mobility platform in conjunction with Kia’s new concept PV5, starting in 2025.

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Bentley’s 1st Electric Car, Kia America 022 EV6 Pricing, GM EV Industry 4,000 New Jobs

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Kia America announces 2022 EV6 pricing ALL-NEW KIA EV6 ELECTRIFIES THE ROADWAYS OF WINE COUNTRY The future of zero emission travel Electric mobility takes off as ŠKODA ENYAQ iV and electric plane demonstrate the future of zero emission travel New EVs Bentley secures UK production of first electric car– commits to £2.5

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Kia brings e-Soul to Europe, upgrades Niro hybrid and PHEV

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Kia used the Geneva International Motor Show as the platform to introduce the battery-electric e-Soul to Europe, as well as to reveal new upgrades to the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Every Kia vehicle on show in Geneva employs the brand’s mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle technology.

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Hyundai Motor Group introduces industry-first smartphone-based EV performance control technology; blockchain

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Hyundai Motor Group has developed smartphone-EV pairing-based performance adjustment technology which allows users to customize primary functions through a smartphone application—an industry-first innovation. The Group expects to implement the technology in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

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