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Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES

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Kia also demonstrated the potential of its new PBV business by unveiling the Concept PV5. While many legacy automakers are suddenly dialing back their EV strategies, Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia, remains devoted to pushing electric mobility forward through several segments.

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Uber and Hyundai announce aerial ridesharing partnership, release new full-scale electric air taxi model at CES

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Uber and Hyundai Motor Company announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Our vision of Urban Air Mobility will transform the concept of urban transportation.

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Finally, Tesla Confirms The Wireless Charging & A Little More On Wireless Charging of EVs

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Now let us look at How EVs are charged wirelessly Wireless Charging Of EVs Electric vehicles may be charged wirelessly via electromagnetic induction charging, which eliminates the need for a physical connection to a charging station. Volvo Cars worked with Swedish taxi companies to test this technology in urban settings.

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Autonomous driving tech faces geopolitical ‘winter’ on road to mainstream – ET Auto

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The radical concept of cars driving on their own also attracted a lot of hype, and almost a competition to develop the required capabilities. In the series of news which reflect that, technology company Aptiv ’s (carved out of the earlier GM owned Delphi) stake reduction in its Autonomous Driving joint venture with Hyundai is the latest.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

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While it’s already testing some of these ideas with the taxi-focused Niro Plus in South Korea, the first manufacturing step is Kia’s dedicated PBV factory , due to start production in 2025 set to make up to 150,000 vehicles annually. Kia PBV Concepts EVs that look beyond the skateboard platform?

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Kia reveals PBV concepts, roadmap and strategy at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Kia’s PBV business will initially be based around the introduction of an all-new, modular vehicle, previewed by the Kia Concept PV5. As a Platform Beyond Vehicle, Kia PBVs will open the door to new businesses and lifestyles by redefining the concept of space thanks to advanced, tailored interiors that provide ultimate freedom and flexibility.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. The stated goal is to experiment in autonomous on-demand vehicles, hedging the reduction in vehicle sales caused by ride sharing by making GM the preferred vehicle provider for Lyft drivers and integrating connectivity tools like OnStar.

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