⛰️IONIQ 5 N Meets Its Match:

The Mighty Pikes Peak

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John Rooney
August 06, 2024

August 6, 2024

Delivering the latest industry updates and innovations at lightning speed, today’s coverage includes:

  • Record-high July says for Kia’s electrified lineup

  • Samsung’s EV battery breakthrough

  • Volvo cars’ global strong sales driven by fully electric cars

  • Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs

  • Pikes Peak vs. the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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  1. Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on automotive intelligence and electrification, aiming to accelerate carbon neutrality and zero-traffic-accident initiatives by leveraging each company's unique technologies and expertise.

  2. Kia America's year-to-date EV volume nearly doubled with a 99% increase compared to last year, driven by best-ever July sales of 63,580 vehicles, with 18% being electrified models.

  3. Samsung has developed solid-state batteries with a 600-mile range, 9-minute charge time, and 20-year lifespan, initial use will be confined to the "super premium" EV segment.

  4. Volvo Cars' global sales rose 6% in July to 57,447, driven by a 49% increase in electrified model sales, which made up 49% of total sales, with fully electric cars comprising 25%.

  5. Washington launched an instant rebate program offering up to $9k for leasing or purchasing EVs to increase EV adoption, particularly benefiting households earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level.

  6. The NETA X, introduced by PT NETA Auto Indonesia at the GIIAS 2024 event, is a technologically advanced electric SUV featuring a futuristic design, a 63.56 kWh battery with a 298-mile range, high-tech safety and smart driving features, and a luxurious, spacious interior.

  7. Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is enhancing its sustainability efforts by integrating the 2025 Peterbilt 579EV into its Southern California intermodal fleet, demonstrating a strong commitment to eco-friendly logistics solutions.

  8. The U.S. military is progressively integrating electric and hybrid vehicles, including hybrid versions of tactical trucks and electric prototypes like the Infantry Squad Vehicle and the eMCV, while developing infrastructure to support non-tactical EVs on bases.

  9. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has completed the $9 million second phase of its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan, which installed 13 EV chargers along key highways, with further public input and additional funding for expansion planned through the NEVI program.

  10. Ulster County, NY is allocating $2.5 million in federal ARPA funds to award up to $100,000 per municipality for setting up solar panels or EV charging sites.

Pikes Peak vs. Hyundai

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