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    DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane KIA OFFERS 1ST MASS MARKET 3 ROW, ELECTRIC SUV                                                                                           Source: Kia Kia has given a sneak peek of its upcoming, 2024 electric, 3 row SUV, EV9 This much anticipated EV is the 1st battery powered SUV of its size to be priced at an expected, affordable price It faces competition from 2 high priced rivals, Rivian R1S  & Tesla Model 4, both in the $100,000 range With distinctive styling, it combines sleek, sculptured shapes with assertive geometry to deliver a "contemporary and gracefully serene" SUV   Seats up to 6 or 7 people with 2nd row seats capable of swiveling 180-degrees Two touch screens combine into a 24.6" display Kia will disclose key facts like price, range, e-motors & battery size later in March. WORLD'

   DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane KIA OFFERS 1ST MASS MARKET 3 ROW, ELECTRIC SUV                                                                                           Source: Kia Kia has given a sneak peek of its upcoming, 2024 electric, 3 row SUV, EV9 This much anticipated EV is the 1st battery powered SUV of its size to be priced at an expected, affordable price It faces competition from 2 high priced rivals, Rivian R1S  & Tesla Model 4, both in the $100,000 range With distinctive styling, it combines sleek, sculptured shapes with assertive geometry to deliver a "contemporary and gracefully serene" SUV   Seats up to 6 or 7 people with 2nd row seats capable of swiveling 180-degrees Two touch screens combine into a 24.6" display Kia will disclose key facts like price, range, e-motors & battery size later in March. WORLD'S

  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 electric and Kia's largest SUV to date It's being built on Hyundai-Kia Group's E-GMP platform which uses an 800 Volt architecture Range on a charge is expected to be more than 300 miles The EV is aerodynamically designed with lighting effects on the front and rear of the vehicle and lots of glass on the sides It has plenty of smart technologies including Automode autonomous driving, a 27" display and 350 kW rapid charging The EV is Kia's first SUV with 3 seating rows or 7 seats  Automotive experts expect it to be priced around $60,000  The EV9 is 1 of 11 new

     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 electric and Kia's largest SUV to date It's being built on Hyundai-Kia Group's E-GMP platform which uses an 800 Volt architecture Range on a charge is expected to be more than 300 miles The EV is aerodynamically designed with lighting effects on the front and rear of the vehicle and lots of glass on the sides It has plenty of smart technologies including Automode autonomous driving, a 27" display and 350 kW rapid charging The EV is Kia's first SUV with 3 seating rows or 7 seats  Automotive experts expect it to be priced around $60,000  The EV9 is 1 of 11 n

  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 only in emergency situations like an impending accident.

  Big Electric SUV with Level 3 Autonomous Driving                                                  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 only in emergency situations like an impending accident. For more news stories like this,  Latest Innovations For Tomorr

  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. It pumps out 576 hp and 546 lb.-ft of torque.  It is Kia's top high performance electric model.  The 430-kW front and rear motor system is powered by a 77.4-kWh battery.  It also has a new Drift Mode that optimizes the motor, steering, brakes, suspension and more for dynamic

  New Powerhouse Kia Electric Hatchback                                                                                          Source:  Kia Debuts at Pebble Beach  South Korea-based 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. It pumps out 576 hp and 546 lb.-ft of torque.  It is Kia's top high performance electric model.  The 430-kW front and rear motor system is powered by a 77.4-kWh battery.  It also has a new Drift Mode that optimizes the motor, steering, brakes, suspension an

  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 built on Kia's new EV platform, the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).  The platform is designed to deliver EV's with very strong performance specifications.  Kia

High Performing Halo EV 2021 Kia's EV Concept "Vision" Setting New Standards at Affordable Price Kia plans to launch a high performance, all electric vehicle - the Halo - in 2021.  Kia is promising the EV will have long range, very high performance and ultra quick charging. And, very importantly, they say is will be reasonably priced at considerably below the cost of Tesla, Mercedes and BMW EV's.  Kia's goal is to establish its electric vehicle leadership by setting a very high bar in the EV global industry. Being all-electric, the Halo will have zero emissions. Halo Crossing Boundaries The Halo is expected to blend the boundaries between sedans and SUV's.  Part of the mindset behind the Halo is the EV concept car Vision, that Kia showcased at the recent Geneva Auto Show.  Kia won't launch the Halo until 2021 because they're waiting for parent company Hyundai's new, all electric platform that it wants to use to build the

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

One of Most Striking Vehicles at NY International Auto Show Source:  Kia HabaNiroAdd caption Butterfly Folding Doors The vehicle is called the HabaNiro.  It's an electric crossover concept created by Kia.  The South Korean automaker says the futuristic car is the automotive equivalent of a Swiss Army knife , versatile and for just about everyone. The Everyone, Everything Vehicle Kia says they've designed this for city dwellers, off-roaders, drivers concerned about the environment and driving enthusiasts. It can even serve as a self-driving vehicle.  They call it the "Everything Car Electric Vehicle" with the design, engineering and technology people want to move around in, in the near future. Compact SUV with Unusual Doors HabaNiro is a 4-seater, high riding hatchback, compact SUV.  What really stands out are the double, butterfly door openings.  Also, the fighter pilot-like steering wheel and the instrument panel that spans across the front dashboard.