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Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicles

September 30, 2024
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker. Kia’s new low-cost EV3 and EV4 models are the first electric cars scheduled for mass production. The new facility will kick off a new era for Kia, with the capacity to build 150,000 EVs annually. Kia opens its first EV-only plant to boost output The EVO Plant…
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Stellantis-backed Leapmotor teases new B10 SUV before it launches in EU markets

September 27, 2024
Chinese EV automaker Leapmotor is teasing its latest SUV model and the first to arrive on its new “B Platform” architecture. The company posted initial images of its B10 compact SUV before the new EV model makes its debut at the Paris Auto Show alongside joint venture partner Stellantis. Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Leapmotor is a publicly traded EV automaker in…
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Polestar 3 first drive: This all-electric SUV is masterfully tuned and sneaky fast

September 25, 2024
The Polestar 3 has long been promised to be the first true branded BEV from the Volvo- and Geely-owned automaker, and it has a lot riding on its success. After taking a trip out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to test drive both variants of the Polestar 3, I think this SUV is something pretty special inside and out. Table of contents A quick background on the Polestar 3 SUV Specs of the first two…
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E-quipment highlight: Unic UM325 electric spider crane

September 25, 2024
The Furukawa Unic corporation expanded its line of pop-up “spider” cranes earlier this year with the launch of the battery-powered UM325 electric spider crane – and it looks every bit like it’s ready to be cast in a Michael Bay Transformers movie. Developed with the…
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Lightyear nabs 10M euros in funding as it looks to reincarnate as a solar systems provider

September 24, 2024
Lightyear, yes, Lightyear (remember them?), is reemerging from the ashes of a failed solar electric vehicle venture and has just secured 10 million euros to boost its operation of developing and providing other OEMs with advanced solar systems. This isn’t the Lightyear you remember, but it is fighting on in its original quest to bring more sustainable energy to the automotive industry. Lightyear…
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