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Kia targeting 1.6 million EV sales worldwide by 2030; 37% of sales

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Kia has updated its mid- to long-term business strategy with a focus on electrification. Kia’s updated 2030 annual sales target is 4.3 Kia first unveiled its mid- to long-term strategy entitled ‘Plan S’ in 2020, which focuses on a pre-emptive transformation towards an EV-focused business and providing customized mobility solutions.

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Electric Ford F-150 video, Kia EV design, GM electric air taxis: Today’s Car News

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” GM is thinking about flying air taxis powered by its batteries. And Kia is teasing the first of many EVs on the way. The electric F-150 will be “a workhorse, not a showhorse.” This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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First-generation Kia Niro EV continues as zero-emission taxi special for home Korean market

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dealerships, Kia isn’t just discontinuing the first-generation Niro EV. As a redesigned, second-generation 2023 Niro lineup ramps up for a fall arrival at U.S.

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Kia at CES: Going Modular

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Kia is no exception today with its CES news. There are three phases to Kia's strategy. This involves an EV concept called the Kia PV5. Kia envisions transforming a vehicle from taxi in the morning to delivery van in the afternoon to RV at night, for example. Images: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Hyundai and Kia invest in autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have invested in Aurora to accelerate development of autonomous vehicle technologies. With the integration of the Aurora Driver, Hyundai and Kia vehicles will enhance their ability to monitor, react, and adapt to different surroundings.

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Kia & Hyundai: Customizable EV Platform for Uber and eVTOL Aircraft | CES 2024

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Kia came to CES 2024 with the goal of making a splash. continued] The post Kia & Hyundai: Customizable EV Platform for Uber and eVTOL Aircraft | CES 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica. Rather than just rolling out a new electric.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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have established a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry. The partnership will utilize DiDi’s advanced AI technologies to build ride-hailing platforms to enhance efficiency for both taxi operators and drivers. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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