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          DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane KIA TO UNVEIL RANGE-TOPPING SUV                                                                                     Source:  Kia Kia says it will unveil a large, powerful & range-topping, new SUV on March 15th, 2023 The vehicle will be all...

Big Electric SUV                                                  Source:  Kia EV 9 Goes Into Production 1st Half of 2023 Here are the key details on the new Kia EV 9 electric SUV: First Kia EV with Level 3 autonomous driving Big electric SUV with 3 rows of seating Boxy vehicle with spacious interior Uses the same E-GMP platform as the Kia EV 6 Driving range of 300 miles on a charge Takes less than 30 minutes to recharge up to 350-Kw Starting price estimated at $50,000, which is lower than other EVs with three rows of seating First Kia with new HDP system of autonomous driving After the EV 9, Kia EVs will be equipped with the HDP, Level 3 autonomous driving system  EV 9 will be offered in the US, but first models may not deploy Level 3 driving because of US regulations. Level 3 driving requires the driver to take control of the wheel ...

New Powerhouse Kia Electric Hatchback                                                                                          Source:  Kia Debuts at Pebble Beach  Kia just debuted a stunning new electric hatchback at the Monterey/Pebble Beach Car Show. The very hot, electric hatchback, EV6GT, is the fastest consumer car that Kia has created.  The EV is said by automotive experts to be affordable (Kia hasn't revealed the price). The EV6GT is faster and more powerful than some Italian sports cars and the EV6. It can hit 161 mph. In fact, Kia says that in a drag race, it beat a Ferrari Roma and a Lamborghini Huracan Evo.  Tech Specs The electrified performance car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. I...

Kia  EV 6                                             Source:  Kia EV6 From Concept Car to Soon-to-Be Reality Kia's EV 6 is a concept car that is about to become a reality.  It is a sleek, aerodynamic electric car that could prove to be a force in the EV market.  The car has a range of 311 miles on a charge.  It offers very fast charging: 4 minutes of charging provides 62 miles of drivetime.  And it can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in three seconds. EV 6 Will Debut Later This Month Kia just unveiled the first images of EV 6.  As a concept car, it went by the code name CV.  It was designed in accordance with Kia's new design philosophy Opposites United.  The philosophy reflects the opposites in nature.   The design is a collaborative effort by Kia design studios in Korea, Germany and the US.  And it is...

Apple & Hyundai Likely to Partner on the Driverless Apple E-Car                                       Source:  Apple Artist Concept Launch Targeted for 2024 The Apple electric car is the most anticipated and talked about Apple product in the pipeline.  The company is targeting 2024 for the launch of the all electric, driverless, zero emissions vehicle.  Apple is developing proprietary technologies for the car such as self driving software and highly advanced batteries. The big question is how will Apple mass produce the e-vehicles? Hyundai Kia Likely Partnership With Apple A fresh news report from South Korea indicates that it may be Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia that do the manufacturing and mass production of the Apple e-cars.  The two, South Korean global automakers may also work with Apple on the hardware and software.  Hyundai has reported...

11 New EV's by 2025 Source:  Kia's Concept HABANIRO Electric Car 2021 Dedicated EV South Korean automotive giant Kia is going electric in a very big way.  As part of its "Plan S", it's pouring $25 billion into electrification.  Kia will launch 11 new EVs by 2025 and it will launch a "dedicated" marque EV model targeted for usage in 2021.  Kia is going globally electric with a smart strategic plan behind its moves. Kia Plan S Their plan includes "Purpose Built" EV models that target corporate buyers, car sharing users, among others.  Kia says it will find most of the $25 billion investment into electrification by cutting spending on internal combustion engines.  Plan S is designed to transition Kia's business while continuously surrounded by two pillars:  EVs and mobility solutions. Marketing Focus Kia is focusing on Korea, North America and Europe, which face tougher fuel emissions standards.  They'll offer a full EV lin...

World's 1st Electrified, Autonomous Hypercar Source:  Geneva Auto Show 2018 Rimac's C Two: World's Fastest Car Croatian startup Rimac, with the financial backing of Porsche, Kia and Hyundai, has developed the world's first electrified, autonomous hypercar, the limited edition C Two. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Auto Show as a concept close to production.  It received great reviews and orders for the $2 million vehicle sold out in record time.  The company is now closing in on delivering those orders by late 2020.  Porsche has at least a 15% investment stake in Rimac. Loaded with Highly Advanced Technology:  Electric and Level 4 Autonomous The vehicle has four electric motors that deliver 1,914 horsepower.  It may be the world's fastest car.  Rimac says in 1.85 seconds it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph.  To go autonomous, the technology suite includes 6 radar sensors, lidar, 8 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors.  All of th...

Massive R&D Investment in Electric Cars, Autonomous Cars, Flying Cars Source:  Hyundai Kona EV Delivering Future of Mobility by 2025 Hyundai is pouring $52 billion into the development of electrics cars, self-driving cars, flying cars, robotics for them and an "ecosystem of mobility".  The South Korean automaker says it wants to be a frontrunner in the future mobility industry.  By 2025, Hyundai wants to trade in the name "automaker" for "smart mobility solution provider". Ecosystem of Mobility Hyundai is the parent company of Kia and Hyundai.  The $52 billion R&D investment will go into two strategic areas.  One is more futuristic personal mobility vehicles like flying cars.  The other is accelerating traditional autos forward with electrification, self-driving systems, robotics and "last mile mobility".  By that Hyundai wants to combine products and services to deliver an "ecosystem of mobility" in the next decade. ...