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Kia targeting annual sales of 1.2M BEVs by 2030; 14 BEV models by 2027 including two electric pickup trucks

Green Car Congress

Kia Corporation described its roadmap to 2030 at the company’s 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event. The roadmap builds on Kia’s successful Plan S strategy first announced in 2020. Kia also announced its four key business targets for 2030. The aim is to achieve 4 million units in 2030, a 27% increase from Kia’s target for 2022.

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Kia pauses EV9 reservations in Canada as demand outpaces low supply

Electrek

Kia opened online reservations for its flagship EV9 electric SUV in Canada on Monday. So much so Kia plans to relaunch the program. more… The post Kia pauses EV9 reservations in Canada as demand outpaces low supply appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

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Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia.

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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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Lucid Air delay, Ford battery supply, Kia Sorento Hybrid first drive: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We drive the Kia Sorento Hybrid. based battery supply. Lucid delays its Air sedan. Ford wants more U.S.-based And Michelin gets into EV tires. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford CEO.

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Kia EV6 GT to benefit from additional supply of electric crossover

EV Central

The potent Kia EV6 GT already has people queuing to own it. But there’s good news on the electric SUV that has had people fighting over getting hold of some of the limited numbers trickling into the country: Kia is about to get a whole lot more. The EV6 GT is the pinnacle of the Kia electric car range.

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Hyundai Motor Group signs MOU with SK On to secure EV battery supply for N America

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Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America. Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce various EV models in the United States through Hyundai Motor Alabama Plant (HMMA), Kia Georgia Plant (KaGA), and Hyundai Motor Group New Plant (HMGMA).

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