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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. By producing the EV9 in Georgia, the all-electric SUV could qualify for a partial EV tax credit.

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Hyundai and Kia seek to cut LFP battery cost, reliance on China

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It’s also being developed in South Korea, by South Korean companies, laying the foundation for greater LFP battery cell manufacturing in that country. Now it’s used in the base Tesla Model 3 and Ford Mustang Mach-E, which don’t qualify for the EV tax credit because of those versions’ Chinese content.

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SK Innovation Q2 profit tops forecast, battery unit eyes EV demand recovery – ET Auto

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SK Innovation, which also owns South Korea’s top refiner SK Energy, said it expects solid refining margins to continue in the second quarter backed by firm demand. SK On, which supplies to Ford Motor Co, Volkswagen and Hyundai Motor among others, widened its operating loss to 332 billion won in the first quarter from 18.6

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Hyundai spotted testing Lucid Air and ZEEKR X hints a luxury EV is in the works

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Hyundai was recently spotted testing a Lucid Air electric sedan in South Korea, suggesting a high-end Hyundai EV could be in the works. Hyundai IONIQ 5 (left) and IONIQ 6 (right) at Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai) Hyundai is “pulling ahead” to gain access to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

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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. Hyundai Motor (including Kia) topped Ford and GM in EV sales last year despite not qualifying for the EV tax credit (only through leasing).

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Hyundai and Kia launch new LFP battery project for lower-priced EVs

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Hyundai and Kia team up on LFP battery tech (Source: Hyundai Motor Group) Using a direct synthesis process, adding iron powder and lithium simultaneously skips the need to create a separate precursor. Kia EV3 (Source: Kia) South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (14.7%), Samsung SDI (7.1%), and SK On (4.3%) made the top five in global EV sales.

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Hyundai and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in Korea over software glitch, is the US next?

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 Black Edition (Source: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor Group said in a statement (via Reuters ), “Hyundai Motor and Kia will take prompt actions to prevent customer inconvenience and will continue to prioritize the safety of our customers and their vehicles.” appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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