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Kia targeting annual sales of 1.2M BEVs by 2030; 14 BEV models by 2027 including two electric pickup trucks

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These core business aims include: Accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 Starting with an annual global sales goal of 3.15 The company will make the sales of these vehicles the focus of future business growth. million BEV sales in 2030. BEV line-up expanding to 14 BEV models in 2027.

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Pecan Street launches Texas’ first grid-connected vehicle-to-grid research and testing center

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As electric vehicle sales increase, more and more families have an energy storage system parked in their garage. Pecan Street estimates that each electric vehicle connected to this kind of dispatchable system could power a home for two to five hours or power up to five homes for about an hour each.

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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module for sale

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The new module has a wide voltage range (400 to 750 V) and can be directly connected to an existing electrical instrument provided with a motor, inverter, and battery, etc., Schematic example of connecting the FC module to an external device. In addition, the system’s modularization greatly improves convenience.

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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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E-commerce sales in the United States in 2019 amounted to 11.0% of all retail sales— the highest percentage yet. A common explanation of the rise in e-commerce is that it is a consequence of syphoning sales from traditional retail sales. First, the analysis considered sales per capita (as opposed to total sales).

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Buick to introduce 2021 GL6 MPV in China with 48V MHEV technology and enhanced connectivity

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It will officially go on sale on 19 November. It also has a refined interior and offers an elevated connected experience through a pioneering widescreen cockpit and Buick eConnect 3.0 connectivity system. connectivity system. Buick will introduce the 2021 GL6 to strengthen its lineup in China’s midsize MPV segment.

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Lordstown Motors closes assets sale to Foxconn; JV agreement for MIH-based EV development

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Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). and Irvine, Calif.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Commuter EVs. Commuter EMs / EBs.