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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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Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Kia America’s head of corporate communications, James Bell, told Nikkei that moving EV9 production to its West Point, GA plant will enable it to qualify for a part of the EV tax credit. Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start.

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Hyundai is launching an electric van as its first export model based on its new EV platform

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Hyundai is building a new all-electric van for Iveco Hyundai revealed the news at a signing ceremony at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. The new agreement deepens the partnership as Hyundai’s first export based on its new Global Electric Light Commercial Vehicle (ACV) platform.

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Report: CCS capacity increased 33% in 2020

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The US has some of the most advanced supportive policies for CCS of any country in the world, including the enhanced 45Q tax credit and the California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard. The Norwegian Government announced its green light for the Langskip project. 2020 saw increased ambition and support for CCS in Europe as well.

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

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The base Light RWD EV9 starts at $54,900 (not including destination) with up to 230 miles EPA range. Kia is building the EV9 in South Korea, but production is slated to move to its West Point, GA, plant early this year to take advantage of the federal tax credit. screens and an added 5″ HVAC screen.

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PwC’s Autofacts forecasts global light vehicle assembly to reach 81.8M units in 2013, up 3.3% from 2012

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Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 This will bring the region in sync with the recent recoveries in North America and Eastern Europe and the continued growth in developing Asia-Pacific and South America, according to the consultancy. South America. The Japanese light vehicle sales market continues to post declines.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

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Hyundai is expected to debut the IONIQ 9 at the Busan International Motor Show (BIMOS) in South South Korea on June 27, 2024. billion Metaplant to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. Can Hyundai match its success so far? Hyundai expects EVs built at the massive $7.6

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Kia EV9: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024

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The 2024 Kia EV9 comes in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, and so far Green Car Reports has only driven the top-spec GT-Line, offering up 379 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque in its all-wheel-drive layout. Base Light versions can be had with a smaller 76.1-kwh The two figures correspond to battery packs. kwh battery pack.

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