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Forthcoming Lucid Gravity spotted testing in South Korea

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Lucid Motors is set to launch the Gravity SUV later this year, and ahead of the company’s plans to enter production of the electric vehicle (EV), another prototype has been spotted undergoing some testing in South Korea. Credit: 2028Lucid | X Gravity also in South Korea.

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Report: Big Genesis GV90 electric SUV will be made in South Korea

Green Car Reports

The Genesis GV90, a "super-large" electric SUV destined for the U.S., will be built in South Korea starting in 2026, Korean Car Blog reported this week. Genesis parent Hyundai on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new EV-specific plant in Ulsan, South Korea.

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Kia Debuts Refreshed Sorento In South Korea

The Truth About Cars

Kia’s SUVs are surprisingly premium and well equipped for the price, and the automaker has had great success with its Telluride three-row. The long-running Sorento is due for a facelift after a few years on sale in its current form, and it appears it’s getting one – at least in South Korea.&

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Hyundai, Kia agree to pump $16.5bn into EV production in South Korea

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billion to produce electric vehicles at a new factory in South Korea. The factory ultimately would increase annual EV production in South Korea to 1.44 The companies are expected to build 350,000 cars in the country this year, a statement from Hyundai noted. million units by 2030. million units by 2030.

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Volvo Cars inaugurates new battery assembly line at Ghent manufacturing plant

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars formally inaugurated a new battery assembly line at its Belgian manufacturing plant in Ghent, where it will start building its first fully electric car, the XC40 Recharge P8, later this year. Ghent is one of two car manufacturing plants operated by Volvo Cars in Europe and has produced Volvos since 1965.

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Hyundai INSTER: Debut of New A-Segment Sub-Compact Unique Design with Segment-Leading Range & Versatility

CleanTechnica EVs

SEOUL, South Korea — Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the All-electric INSTER1), a new A-segment sub-compact EV offering unique design, segment-leading driving range and versatility, and advanced technology at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show.

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Could a tiny $30,000 2024 Hyundai Casper electric SUV challenge the BYD Dolphin and MG4 in Australia?

EV Central

According to Automotive News , Hyundai is plotting to introduce a specially adapted battery-electric version of the small combustion-powered Hyundai Casper SUV it already sells in South Korea. To ensure the Casper SUV succeeds, Hyundai hasn’t simply binned its petrol 1.0-litre Read more: An electric Hyundai Casper?

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