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Peter Johnson is covering the auto industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is an experienced investor, financial writer, and EV enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, primarily Tesla, is a significant reason he pursued a career in investments. If he isn’t telling you about his latest 10K findings, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or exercising. For questions or comments, you can email him at Peter@electrek.co. You can also follow him on Twitter @EVPeteJohnson.

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Kia unveils first look at its new PV5: This is the electric van we’ve been waiting for

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Kia just pulled the covers off its new electric van, the PV5, giving us our first look at the futuristic model. The mid-size model is the first in Kia’s upcoming lineup of purpose-built electric vans that’s expected to shake up the growing market. From the first look, the PV5 will rival the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford E-Transit. Check it out below.

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Watch the world’s first electric flying car hop over another vehicle as it takes flight [Video]

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Who said electric flying cars are only for the movies? Alef Aeronautics made history after posting a video of its electric car driving and vertically taking off in public. The video shows the electric flying car jumping over another vehicle as it takes flight. Watch “the world’s first real flying car” take flight below.

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Kia’s first electric van, the PV5, spotted in the US for the first time: Here’s what we know

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After teasing the PV5 last week, Kia’s electric van was just spotted in the US for the first time. The PV5 is Kia’s first dedicated electric van, and it already looks ready to challenge Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz. A new video and images of the PV5 give us a closer look at the upcoming electric van. Here’s what we know about it so far.

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Kia just launched the +500 hp EV9 GT in Korea for just over $60,000

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Kia’s flagship electric SUV just got a high-performance upgrade. On Tuesday, Kia launched the EV9 GT in South Korea with over 500 horsepower, a sporty new design, and a price tag just north of $60,000. That’s not too bad for a fully loaded three-row electric SUV. Following its domestic launch, the sporty new trim will roll out to the US, Europe, and other global markets. Check it out below.

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Genesis GV90 sheds more camo: Here’s our best look at the flagship electric SUV

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The largest and most luxurious Genesis electric SUV is almost here. It will be the first full-size Genesis electric SUV to hit the market, but it’s promised to be much more than that. The GV90 is expected to rival ultra-luxury models like the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. After the Genesis GV90 was spotted with barely any camo out in public, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect from the flagship EV.

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Here’s how BMW plans to boost EV range and efficiency with its new ‘Heart of Joy’ ECU

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BMW promises its Neue Klasse electric vehicles will have 30% more range and 30% faster charging. How? BMW revealed its new “Heart of Joy,” an advanced control unit that will serve as the brain for its upcoming EV models. For the first time, BMW showcased the new tech in its Vision Driving Experience Vehicle. Check it out below.

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Here’s a better look at the $20,000 Volkswagen ID.1 EV ahead of its debut next month

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In less than a month, Volkswagen will unveil its smallest and most affordable electric car from its ID lineup. The new EV is expected to hit the market as the ID.1, starting at around €20,000, or just over $20,000. With its world premiere just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a closer look at ID.EVERY 1 show car.

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