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Kia, Hyundai and LG Chem join hands to invest in EV Startups
Automobile

Kia, Hyundai and LG Chem join hands to invest in EV Startups

New Delhi, June 23, 2020: South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, along with LG Chem announced a global competition to identify up to 10 electric vehicle and battery startups for potential investment and collaboration. New Energy Nexus, the international startup support organization, will manage and facilitate the competition ''EV & Battery Challenge (EVBC)'' the companies said in a joint statement. The chosen startups will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with Hyundai, Kia, and LG Chem, to develop proof-of-concept projects while leveraging the sponsors'' technical expertise, resources and laboratories, they added. "The global competition offers startups the opportunity to showcase their respective innovative technologies and unique b...
Hyundai and Kia Invest $110 Million in Electric Vehicle Startup
Automobile, FUNDING

Hyundai and Kia Invest $110 Million in Electric Vehicle Startup

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2020 -- Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation invest USD $110 million in a new partnership with Arrival, a UK-based electric vehicle startup. Through the partnership, Hyundai and Kia plan to introduce competitively priced small and medium-sized electric vans and other products for logistics, on-demand ride-hailing and shuttle service companies. Arrival's scalable electric platform can be adapted for multiple vehicle categories and types which Arrival, Hyundai and Kia will explore for the development of a range of Purpose Built Vehicles (PBV). The partnership with Arrival will help Hyundai and Kia meet the rapidly growing demand in Europe for eco-friendly commercial vehicles, and accelerate the brands' transformation from car make...