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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. 305 $51,265 SE Dual Motor AWD 77.4 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

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According to a new report from Boston Consulting Group , the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market that meets potential buyers’ median price, range, and charging targets. Source: Boston Consulting Group) BCG research found that 70% of US consumers are considering buying an EV. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Ford and Sollers sign MoU to establish a JV in Russia

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Ford Motor Company and Russian automobile company Sollers OJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the parties intend to launch a new 50:50-owned joint venture called Ford Sollers for the production and distribution of Ford vehicles in Russia. Ford began producing cars in Russia in 2002.

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Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia, generated a record over $9 billion (KRW 12.27 The IONIQ 5 was the sixth best-selling EV in the US last year, topping the Rivian R1S and Ford F-150 Lightning. For now, electric vehicles are the top priority,” Hyundai Motor Group CEO Chang Jae-hoon said earlier this month.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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Ford, for example, recently cut 3,000 highly-paid salaried and contract workers as a down payment to help fund the transition to EVs. Ford CEO Jim Farley has said , employee cuts are necessary as Ford has “too many places in some places, no doubt about it. Ford is not alone. there are more than 7.25 billion ($1.29

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