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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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The EV Battery Wish List

Cars That Think

A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand. Yet propelling this full-size luxury barge still demands a 112 kWh battery aboard.

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The 3,800 team members, as Hyundai calls them, are building the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 that joins electric models of the GV60 EV and the Electrified G80 , both of which are assembled in South Korea. kWh lithium-ion battery. Wink, wink. The Electrified GV70 comes in two trim levels.

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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. Hyundai is expected to begin IONIQ 9 production in Korea in the first half of 2024, with sales in the US kicking off in mid-2025. billion Metaplant to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Fuel cell car launches will spur a new round of “fuel cell vehicle versus battery electric vehicle” hype.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be built at the Asan, South Korea plant and will go on sale in select markets later this Fall. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. Earlier post.).

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

Clean Fleet Report

For a one time fee, a Boost mode can be downloaded through the dealer. kWh lithium-ion battery Single electric motor Rear-wheel drive (RWD) 215 horsepower (hp) and 258 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) kWh battery Single electric motor RWD 201 hp and 258 lb.­ -ft.) kWh battery Single electric motor RWD 201 hp and 258 lb.­-ft.

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