Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2022

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Renault Group have signed a cooperation agreement to launch all-new vehicle lineup for the South-Korean market. Renault-Samsung Motors (RSM) will manufacture Hybrid Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles in Busan for the local market and for export.

South Korea 210

South Korea Hybrid Building Vehicles 210

Teslarati

JANUARY 6, 2025

Tesla bucked the trend in South Koreas vehicle import market by selling 29,750 vehicles over the course of 2024. These results highlight Teslas strong performance in the domestic South Korean auto market, which came despite the headwinds experienced by the countrys overall auto segment last year. compared to 2023.

South Korea 145

South Korea Tesla Automobile Sale 145

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced an investment into battery pack production at its excavator plant in Changwon, South Korea. The Changwon plant in South Korea specializes in the production of excavators and is the biggest excavator production site in Volvo CE. With the SEK 80-million (around $7.8-million)

Volvo 396

Volvo South Korea Production Battery 396

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2022

Ltd (Japan) group of companies, announced multiple contracts to provide more than a dozen Hydrogen Fueling Stations (HFS) to customers in California and South Korea. Every station will be manufactured to comply with the local content requirements, including the Buy America Act for the US Hydrogen Hub market.

South Korea 221

South Korea Hydrogen California Clean 221

Teslarati

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Starlink services might be bound for South Korea by early 2025. Starlink’s availability in South Korea will depend on the local government’s moves regarding regulatory updates that will ensure a stable connection to SpaceX’s internet services without interfering with the providers already operating in the country.

South Korea 138

South Korea Philippines Connect Connected 138

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

an automotive manufacturer headquartered in South Korea, to manufacture Faraday Future’s second electric vehicle, the FF 81, with start of production scheduled for 2024. Located near Seoul, South Korea, Myoung Shin is a parts supplier and automotive manufacturer for numerous first tier OEMs.

South Korea 333

South Korea Future Production Manufacturer 333

Teslarati

MAY 2, 2024

Tesla has reportedly been granted permission to sell automotive emission credits domestically in South Korea by the Ministry of Environment starting this year. This marks a significant development for the electric vehicle maker, as it will allow the company to generate additional revenue in the South Korean market.

South Korea 141

South Korea Emissions Tesla Legal 141

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck has reportedly made its way to South Korea for potential certification in the country. It would be the first market outside North America to have the all-electric pickup approved for sales and operation. The post Tesla Cybertruck lands in South Korea for certification appeared first on TESLARATI.

South Korea 144

South Korea North America Tesla Mexico 144

Teslarati

APRIL 10, 2023

Now, Tesla has finally launched both of its top-of-the-line models in South Korea, with showings available at South Korean stores today. It remains unclear when the new models will be delivered to the new market, but they are expected later this year if not this quarter. 오늘부터 Tesla 스토어에서 만나볼 수 있습니다. Tesla 제주 스토어 제외.

South Korea 144

South Korea Tesla Asia Store 144

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

This is the first Genesis model to be built in the United States and the first Genesis production to take place outside of South Korea. The first public showing of the Electrified GV70 in the US market will take place during the LA Auto Show from 18-27 November at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Los Angeles 420

Los Angeles South Korea Alabama United States 420

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

SK Innovation’s EV battery plant located in Seosan, South Korea. Currently, the company holds an annual battery production capacity of 40GWh, produced in various countries, including South Korea, the United States, China, Hungary. The SK Battery Co., The SK E&P Co., Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

South Korea 418

South Korea Battery Batteries Energy Storage 418

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

South Korea has a 40.6 trillion won ($41.2 billion) plan to become an even bigger EV battery giant by the end of the decade, The Business Times has reported. The nation unveiled the plan and noted that LG Energy Solution, SK Innovation, and Samsung SDI will be key players. They are already three of the […].

South Korea 145

South Korea Battery Batteries Energy 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2023

SK On will partner with Korea’s largest cathode material company EcoPro, and Chinese battery materials producer GEM to build a battery core material production facility in Saemangeum, South Korea. The three companies together will spend up on 1.21

South Korea 199

South Korea Building Indonesia Battery 199

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Kia and Hyundai are unfazed by BYD’s electric vehicles launching in South Korea. Earlier this month, Chinese automaker BYD announced it would enter South Korea’s passenger car market in 2025. BYD entered South Korea’s commercial car market in 2016 but has yet to launch a passenger car there.

South Korea 119

South Korea Kia Hyundai BYD 119

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2022

In 2021, the top five export destinations for US coal were India, China, Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea. 85% of shipments to South Korea were steam coal for electricity generation. India imported the most US coal for the fifth consecutive year at 15.3 MMst, or 77%, was steam coal). MMst, was metallurgical coal).

Coal 434

Coal 2020 South Korea Netherlands 434

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

South Korea-based EnerTech International is a leader in delivering lithium-ion cells using state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to produce high-performance, large format batteries. With the agreement, Enevate will deliver enabling technology to accelerate EnerTech’s market expansion and triple its manufacturing capacity output.

Lithium Ion 435

Lithium Ion South Korea Battery Batteries 435

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2020

Japan and South Korea were the next highest destinations, each receiving 7% of US petroleum exports. The United States exported 1.2 mmbd of petroleum to Mexico in 2019, which was 14% of total US petroleum exports, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Canada received 1.0 mmbd or 12%.

Mexico 414

Mexico Canada South Korea 2019 414

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2022

South Korea-based steelmaker POSCO will invest US$830 million in a lithium hydroxide plant in Argentina. A pilot plant was manufactured in South Korea in 2017 with a capacity of 2,500 tons / year of lithium. The plant will be constructed by the first half of 2024. The plant will be constructed by the first half of 2024.

Argentina 334

Argentina South Korea 2018 2017 334

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2020

Implemented in cooperation with South Korea, It was funded by the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement number 727619. The project had a budget of €4.2 million, with a total of nine partners (companies, technology centers and universities).

South Korea 410

South Korea United Kingdom CO2 Belgium 410

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2020

Other key findings from the report: Six reactors started up in 2019, four large PWRs commenced operation, one in South Korea, one in Russia and two in China. Thirteen reactors shut down in 2019, four in Japan had not generated since 2011 and three were shut down due to phase-out policies in South Korea, Germany and Taiwan.

2019 468

2019 Global South Korea Russia 468

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2021

While the lithium-ion battery is dominant in battery-electric vehicles, NiMH batteries are still the most common in full hybrid vehicles (HEVs), according to a new report—“ Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041 ”—from IDTechEx. Toyota is the ruling OEM in the global HEV car market, with more than 60% market share in 2019.

NiMH 412

NiMH Li-ion Toyota Hybrid 412

Electrek

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

China’s leading EV maker is set to drastically shake up the South Korean auto market. BYD officially announced plans to launch in South Korea with its low-cost EVs poised to challenge Hyundai and Kia on their home turf.

South Korea 121

South Korea Low Cost Kia BYD 121

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2023

RecycLiCo Battery Materials (formerly American Manganese), has delivered samples of its battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide to battery manufacturers in Japan and South Korea.

South Korea 170

South Korea Japan Manufacturer Carbon 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

million units—around 57% of the global market. China’s market is in transition, and the recent annual doubling of sales every year looks unlikely to hold in 2019. In markets like the US and the UK, direct purchase subsidies are already starting to wind down. Sales in Japan and South Korea combined should be around 100,000.

2019 392

2019 Global Sale South Korea 392

Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

On Tuesday, Kia launched the EV9 GT in South Korea with over 500 horsepower, a sporty new design, and a price tag just north of $60,000. Following its domestic launch, the sporty new trim will roll out to the US, Europe, and other global markets. Kias flagship electric SUV just got a high-performance upgrade. Check it out below.

Kia 108

Kia South Korea SUV Europe 108

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2021

and global economies with businesses and manufacturers having to close doors and furlough employees, the global trade markets plummeted to an 11-year low of 41.5% China controls the market for nearly 35 precious minerals and metals that are important to the U.S. With the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc on the U.S. Should the U.S.

Supplies 380

Supplies Global South Korea Production 380

Electrek

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hyundais first three-row electric SUV is officially on the market. On Monday, Hyundai opened IONIQ 9 pre-orders in South Korea, starting at around $41,000 with incentives. The flagship electric SUV can seat six people and has a driving range of up to 330 miles.

South Korea 114

South Korea Hyundai SUV Miles 114

Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2025

While Tesla’s market share in China has been evening out, BYD’s has steadily risen. However, Tesla’s sales in South Korea and the United Kingdom say otherwise. The old Tesla Model Y topped South Korea’s import sales last month.

BYD 107

BYD South Korea Tesla United Kingdom 107

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

SK seeks to import blue ammonia produced from ExxonMobil to South Korea in support of reducing industrial emissions. Materials to pursue the offtake of blue ammonia from ExxonMobil’s planned low-carbon hydrogen project at its integrated complex in Baytown, Texas.

South Korea 459

South Korea Coal Hydrogen Carbon 459

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2014

Accumulated number of xEVs in leading global markets. The US, Japan and China are leading the market, according to the analysis, followed by France, Holland, Norway and Germany. Japanese and US automotive groups are the leading providers, assisted by strong market incentive programs in countries. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 354

Plug-in 2014 2013 Plug 354

CN EV Post

JANUARY 15, 2025

BYD will hold a brand launch event in South Korea on January 16 to officially enter the country's passenger car market.

South Korea 91

South Korea BYD Market Cars 91

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In October, Doosan and Ceres announced a strategic collaboration which includes the building of an initial 50MW manufacturing facility for the manufacture under licence of Ceres’ fuel cell stacks in South Korea. Earlier post.).

South Korea 331

South Korea Mariner Singapore 2008 331

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2023

The subsequent production of lithium hydroxide will take place in South Korea. A pilot plant was manufactured in South Korea in 2017 with a capacity of 2,500 tons / year of lithium; this was then brought to and installed in Argentina. POSCO developed its own extraction technology for lithium in 2010.

Argentina 369

Argentina South Korea South America Financing 369

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2019

Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. Ten years ago, only four governments 10 years ago had introduced mandatory GHG emission and/or fuel economy standards: China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy Economy Saudi Arabia Standards 247

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2021

The Mission will also be supported by the governments of India, Morocco, the UK, Singapore, France, Ghana, and South Korea. The objective is to help move clean energy solutions from lab to market. Mission Innovation is a global initiative of 24 countries and the European Commission working to accelerate clean energy innovation.

Denmark 342

Denmark Norway Emissions Ghana 342

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BYD will be facing Tesla in a new market: South Korea. The Chinese automaker recently announced it would enter South Korea’s passenger car market next year. BYD entered the South Korean market in 2016 with commercial vehicles like buses, forklifts, and trucks.

BYD 133

BYD South Korea Market Tesla 133

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

It was one of the highest increases among all car categories on the global market, which can be explained by several factors, JATO said. Overall, 2018 marked a somewhat challenging year for the global car market, as sales fell for the first time since 2009, logging 86.01 Passenger electric cars recorded 1.26 of total global sales).

2018 273

2018 SUV Sale Market 273