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Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber

Baua Electric

Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. Of course, these vehicles look an awful lot Canoo’s customizable EVs, and apparently, Hyundai/Kia considered striking up a business relationship with Canoo.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Hyundai top 12/18/07 Hyundai Motor, Koreas largest automaker, said it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car, a move expected to follow bigger rivals such as Japans Toyota Motor and General Motors of the United States. Doubts PHEVs have environmental benefits.

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