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The Kia PV5 — 1st Dedicated “PBV” from Kia Unveiled

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At 2025 Kia EV Day, aside from unveiling the Kia EV4 and Kia Concept EV2, the company unveiled the PV5. The PV5 is “the first of Kia’s dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) models.” I can’t say I’m a huge fan of this PBV label — beyond vehicle? I know companies … [continued]

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Hyundai Motor, Kia, & Samsung SDI Collaborate to Develop High-Performance Robot Batteries

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Hyundai Motor, Kia and Samsung SDI to partner on the development of robot-specific batteries for integration into service robots New batteries designed to overcome space and capacity limitations in robotics, promising performance improvements including enhanced energy density, output and usage time Partnership seeks to stabilize battery supply for robots and … [continued]

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Proton Sets Up New EV Plant, Signaling Malaysia’s Strong Strides To Grow Its EV Ecosystem

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Proton is initiating the construction of a new EV production plant at its high-tech Tanjung Malim facility. The project, which began on February 7, 2025, is targeted for completion by the end of the year, with an investment of 82 million ringgit ($18.46 million). The first phase of the assembly … [continued]

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