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🔌Unlock the Future of Driving with the Kia EV3:

Sustainable, Smart, and Stylish!

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John Rooney
September 12, 2024

September 12, 2024

Thursday’s edition brings you:

  • Kia EV3: sustainable mobility, simplified

  • Honda EV hub in Ohio reimagines approach

  • Lucid teases $50k model

  • Ford to reward EV owners

  • Stellantis invests more than $406M

  • Carbon fiber and battery tech

  • James May drives a Cybertruck

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  1. The Kia EV3 is a compact all-electric SUV offering advanced technologies like i-Pedal regenerative braking, a 372-mile driving range, and vehicle-to-load charging, delivering a sustainable, efficient, and accessible electric mobility experience.

  2. Honda is transforming its Ohio facilities into a flexible EV Hub to produce petrol, hybrid-electric, and battery-electric vehicles on the same lines, with the first EV, an Acura model, slated for production in late 2025.

  3. At its Technology & Manufacturing Day, Lucid also offered a glimpse at one of the company’s upcoming midsize vehicles, the new crossover will use the efficiency and cost advantages enabled by Lucid technology to deliver the same range as competitors while using a smaller battery, scheduled to start production in late 2026 with a starting price under $50,000.

  4. Ford became the first automaker to join a program in Southern California that compensates EV customers for reducing home energy use during peak grid demand, offering $1/kWh of energy reduced during peak periods through its California Power Response program.

  5. Stellantis is investing over $406 million in three Michigan plants to support its multi-energy strategy, enabling the production of electric and hybrid models alongside internal combustion vehicles, in alignment with its Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.

  6. The Schneider Charge Pro is a durable, energy-efficient Level 2 AC commercial EV charger offering integrated installation, smart charging, and maintenance support.

  7. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged the EU to reconsider its tariffs on Chinese EV imports, advocating for compromise and bridge-building with China rather than engaging in a trade war.

  8. Researchers have developed a carbon fiber-based "structural battery" that can serve as both an energy storage unit and a load-bearing material, potentially revolutionizing electric vehicles and devices by significantly reducing weight and increasing energy efficiency, with possible applications like credit card-thin smartphones and a 70% boost in EV range.

  9. Geely Auto Group showcased its electrified innovations and new models from Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and Geely at Automechanika Frankfurt, highlighting its multi-brand strategy and commitment to accelerating the global electric transformation of the automotive industry.

  10. StoreDot has announced its production-ready extreme fast-charging silicon battery technology, capable of charging from 10% to 80% in just 10 minutes.

  11. At RE+ 2024, Desay Battery showcases its latest energy storage innovations, including advanced safety monitoring systems, high-performance LFP and Sodium cells, and versatile commercial energy storage solutions, highlighting its commitment to efficiency, safety, and long-term battery stability.

James May Drives A Cybertruck

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