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Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

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The pillars will guide Kia in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in all operational facets, from supply, logistics, vehicle production and vehicle use through to disposal of waste. Achieving full electrification in major markets by 2040. Achieving RE100 and zero emissions at all Kia business sites. Rendering of Concept EV9.

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Hyundai Mobis to showcase AI-controlled electric concept M.Vision X at IAA Mobility

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The all-electric, zero-emission M.Vision X is a purpose-built 4-seater mobility vehicle. For example, all of the vehicle’s windows can be switched into a display with various functions. Pure electric drives. In Europe, Hyundai Mobis plans to expand further its market position. Autonomous driving.

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Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

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While all five companies aim to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050, each will make independent efforts to achieve targets ahead of schedule, by as early as 2040, depending on energy supply and demand conditions at their respective overseas operations. Hyundai Motor and Kia, along with Hyundai Mobis Co.,

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Rio Tinto invests in InoBat

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This investment will support the completion of InoBat’s research and development center and pilot battery line in Voderady, Slovakia. The investment follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in May, outlining an intention to work together to progress the establishment of a “cradle-to-cradle” electric vehicle battery value chain in Serbia.

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SEAT introduces the Mii Electric city car in first salvo of electric offensive

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has begun its EV offensive by introducing the Mii Electric city car in Oslo. Pre-sales of the SEAT Mii electric—touted by SEAT as one of the most affordable EVs offered—will start in September. The market is changing, and electrification is expanding at an unprecedented rate.

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IBM and ZSE team on Central European e-mobility project; “green highway”

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(ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). This highway will interconnect the two cities with a network of public charging stations for electric vehicles. —ZSE.

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 Strong results in Q2, where the market was up by 4.8%, and Q3, where the market was up by 1.1%, were enough to offset the large decline posted in Q4, where the market dropped by 7.5%

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