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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. As noted in a Nikkei Asia report, Kia is poised to start the production of the EV9 in the United States by May 2024.

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Kia EV9 To Enter U.S. Production In May, Get Full Tax Credit By 2025

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production of the EV9 at its West Point, Georgia plant since early 2024. Kia says it's been testing U.S.

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Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

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However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Kia to kick off US EV9 production in May After launching the EV9 in the US late last year, Kia has handed over 3,839 models in the US.

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FREYR Battery to site US gigafactory in Georgia; initial investment $1.7B, growing to $2.6B through 2029

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FREYR Battery announced the selection and purchase of a site in Coweta County, Georgia for its planned Giga America battery plant. The SemiSolid platform enables capital and energy efficient production of lithium-ion batteries at scale. FREYR is planning to initiate detailed project engineering of Giga America in the coming months.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

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According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. billion EV megaplant in Georgia in October 2022. With a $7,500 tax credit on the line, Hyundai has pulled the timeline forward as quickly as possible.

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SK On cobalt-free battery nabs win at Edison Awards

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It is an annual competition honoring excellence in developing new products or services for marketing, design, and innovation. In April 2023, SK On and Hyundai announced a $5 billion investment in Bartow County, Georgia, for a battery production facility. 4 is among the few electric vehicles eligible for full IRA tax credits.

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Hyundai fast-tracks start of EV production in the US as it gains recognition with its own day

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February 26, 2024, will forever be known as Hyundai Day in the state of Georgia as the automaker gears up to begin production at its first dedicated EV and battery plant in the US later this year. Hyundai announced its fast-tracking production at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

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