The Truth About Cars

JUNE 7, 2024

Some readers see it as one of the best-equipped SUVs available in its price range. Documentation shows that the manufacturer caught wind of the problem in December 2022 after a customer noticed smoke coming from beneath the front seat. The Kia Telluride is probably the vehicle most mentioned in our comments section.

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A larger full floor under cover helps reduce wind noise and aid fuel efficiency. Increased dash insulation, added windshield side molding and the increased use of structural adhesive ensure a quiet ride with reduced road and wind noise. The new Optima will be built at Kia’s plant in West Point, Georgia.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

Comstock’s proposed pre-pilot scale system will validate best-in-class renewable fuel yields exceeding 80 gallons per dry ton (on a gasoline gallon equivalent basis), carbon efficiencies exceeding 40%, and a minimum fuel selling price of less than $2.65 per GGE, with lifecycle emissions reductions exceeding 80% over petroleum.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Kia EV9 Blocky but wind-cheating While it’s more aerodynamic than it looks, the EV9’s flat sides and blocky, square-cut lines fall into the heart of the current SUV market.

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Baua Electric

JULY 2, 2024

Kia kicked off EV9 production in Georgia in May as the first EV built in the state. With the $7,500 federal tax credit, prices fall to as low as $48,995. For the Light Long Range RWD EV6 with up to 310 miles range, price start at $45,950. We can help you find the perfect model at the right price.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Kia EV9 production begins in Georgia (Source: Kia) New electric models en route In May, Kia’s first three-row electric EV9 SUV rolled off the assembly line , a major milestone as the first EV built in Georgia. 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line (Source: Kia) Kia calls the EV9’s sub-$55,000 starting price tag a “wake-up call” for the industry.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

billion to build a solar supply chain in Georgia – the largest-ever investment in clean energy manufacturing in the US to date, following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Qcells expects to bring its total solar panel production capacity in Georgia to 8.4 GW this year.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

The new solar capacity reported for January was accompanied by 320 MW of new wind capacity, as well as 44 MW of natural gas, 2 MW of oil, and 3 MW of “other.” The new solar and wind brought the total available installed generating capacity of renewable energy sources (including hydropower, biomass, and geothermal) up to 376.33

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Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

For Q1 2024, solar accounted for 86.79% (6,497 MW) of new generating capacity brought online while wind contributed another 12.40% (928 MW). Wind is currently at 11.77%. Solar and wind combined now account for more than a fifth (20.02%) of the US’s installed utility-scale generating capacity.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 21, 2024

Photo: Openverse Renewables – solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower – are now 30% of total US electrical generating capacity, according to analysis of FERC’s mid-year data. During the first half of 2024, solar and wind added 13,072 MW and 2,129 MW, respectively. For seven of those 10 months, wind took second place.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

of the total) and should surpass it within the next few months to become the second largest renewable energy source, behind only wind. Similarly, the mix of solar (5.6%) and wind (10%) is closing in on coal (15.9%) and seems well-positioned to overtake the fossil fuel this year. drop in power from wind turbines as well as 5.9%

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Final pricing will be announced close to the on-sale date, but is estimated being in the mid-$30,000 range. Final pricing will be announced closer to when the ZR1 goes on-sale in mid-2025. Pricing has not been announced but is expected to be in dealers in early 2025. Pricing starts at $38,000 when it arrives in early 2025.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Its starting price, with incentives, is just over $50,000 (72.2 In the US, Kia will assemble the new EV6 at its Georgia plant alongside the three-row EV9. It will be available in Light, Light Long Range, Wind, GT-Line, and GT models. Prices will be revealed closer to launch, which is expected in the first half of 2025.

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Baua Electric

JULY 11, 2024

Kia’s EV9 was the first EV built in Georgia after production at its West Point plant kicked off in May. With the $7,500 federal tax credit, prices could fall to as low as $48,995. EV brand Q2 sales growth YOY Share of the US EV market in Q2 2024 YTD segment share Tesla -6.3% Ford 61% 7.2% Kia 135% 5.4% Hyundai 21% 5.1% BMW 24% 4.3%

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

seconds Top speed: 115 mph Curb Weight: 5,324 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds Wind and Land 280 miles AER (with optional 20-inch wheels) 99.8 There are other electric SUVs with a third row, but when comparing apples-to-apples, the EV9 offers the most cabin space for the lowest base price. 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

The EV9’s batteries are still made in South Korea and China, but Kia will begin sourcing from its EV battery plant in Savannah, Georgia. If anything, I think it’s going to be helpful to have lower price [cars] because it will get more people to experience electric vehicles,” Bell explained. We’re off to a good start,” Bell said. “If

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Kia is targeting 319 miles of EPA range with the larger battery in single-motor rear-wheel-drive Light Long Range, Wind, and GT-Line models—a bit higher than the current peak of 303 EPA miles. The 2025 Kia EV6 is expected to go on sale in the first half of 2025, with pricing to be announced closer to that time. kwh, from 68.0

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV9 fits the form that many American households seek in a family vehicle, made fully electric but without a luxury price tag. The great range numbers come thanks to a lot of work with the wind tunnel. We’re not thrilled with some of the dash materials, which don’t match the price in look and feel, and while the 12.3-inch

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2024

To accelerate the launch, Rivian will build the R2 at its Normal, Illinois facility rather than its new plant in Georgia. The new EVs are part of Kia’s wide-ranging electric car lineup, priced between $30,000 and $80,000. Scaringe announced the R2 was already generating strong interest, with over 68,000 reservations in under 24 hours.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2025

With a starting price tag of just over $60,000, the EV6 GT ( see our review ) is one of the most affordable electric sports cars on the market. Kia upgraded EV6 GT interior in Korea (Source: Hyundai Motor Group) Kia will build 2025 EV6 models, except the GT trim, at its Georgia assembly plant alongside the new EV9.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Better yet, the model will now be produced in Kia’s plant in Georgia, offering easier access to US tax credits. Trim levels have been split into the base 63kWh Light RWD model, three separate 84kWh trim levels each with a choice of RWD or AWD (Light LR, Wind, and GT-Line), and an AWD-only GT trim.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Kia EV9 Blocky but wind-cheating While it’s more aerodynamic than it looks, the EV9’s flat sides and blocky, square-cut lines fall into the heart of the current SUV market.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 4, 2024

Wind and road noise were low, reduced in-part by acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. The electronically controlled suspension has Road Preview, with front-facing cameras reading road conditions, automatically controlling the damping force of the suspension to provide for a smooth ride.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It’s built in the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant in Bryan County, Georgia, that now assembles the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 five-seat hatchback—and it’s expected to qualify for the full $7,500 federal purchase incentives, if it still exists when the vehicle goes on sale. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will go on sale in Spring 2025.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

While you probably can’t put bodybuilders in the back seat, the EV9 delivers in a lot of ways other OEMs are not and at a relatively enticing price point. We watched the EV endure winter testing, begin deliveries in its native Korea, and soon learned EU pricing. The AWD Wind or the Land trims, however, intrigue me.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This past week I drove the ID.Buzz not in San Francisco but on the rural back roads and through the suburban communities of north Georgia. inches without the mirrors, and on the narrow Georgia backroads, with no shoulder, I appreciated its predictable behavior and easy lane placement. The ID.Buzz is quite wide, at 78.1

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

billion EV manufacturing plant in Georgia. The EV9 is ineligible to benefit from the full IRA benefits due to the battery issue, along with other factors, including price,” A Kia official explained. With the new 2025 EV9 hitting dealerships, Kia is offering clearance prices on 2024 models.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

billion battery factory in Georgia (rendering pictured), which would have created 700 jobs. But most of that came from just one company GE Vernova pouring more than $120 million into wind, solar, and electric grid manufacturing in Texas, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. Georgia follows closely with 32.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In addition, renewables i.e., solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and hydropower provided almost 25% of the USs electrical generation during the first 10 months of 2024. During the first 10 months of 2024, solar and wind added 21,425 MW and 2,799 MW, respectively. New wind capacity YTD accounted for most of the balance 10.4%

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Kia is easing the EV9 into production at its West Point, Georgia, plant as it waits for it to qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Center did say the incentives (both federal and state) are a “big leveling field in terms of the price of cars.” Kia’s first EV9 rolled off the production line at its GA plant in May.

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EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

The IRA, which, in addition to its climate-centric provisions, includes important steps to curb healthcare costs, particularly in the form of inflated prescription drug prices, crack down on tax cheats and revitalize U.S. only when the price of the used EV is $25,000 or less. carbon sequestration (capture and storage, i.e.).

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Photo: EDF Renewables North America Renewable energy solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass accounted for more than 90% of total US electrical generating capacity added in 2024, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY campaign. of added capacity. during 2024.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

He’s pledged to do this on day 1 of his administration, and once implemented, these tariffs would hike prices on many consumer electronics. His first administration provided billions in loan guarantees for the construction of the newest Vogtle reactors in Georgia. Trump’s stance on nuclear power, however, is less clear.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In July, Trump reportedly asked oil and gas CEOs for a $1 billion campaign donation in exchange for scrapping EV policies, halting wind energy expansion, and derailing other clean-energy policies that the industry opposes. There’s been no about-face to a clean-energy economy. Climate Power also points to Texas as a hub for investment.

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