Quick Charge

Hyundai IONIQ 9 debut, new NACS Kia, solid state batteries from Honda


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On today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we've got the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 9 and its "a "rolling living room" pivoting captain's chairs, Kia gets a go-fast 7 passenger SUV and an updated EV6, while Honda announces plans to start producing solid-state batteries at its new facility in just a few weeks.

We've also got big news for American workers – a Minnesota power company is ditching coal for solar while ExxonMobil and LG Chem get to work extracting thousands of tons of lithium out of Tennessee's soil.

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You can watch the episode, below.

https://youtu.be/0uOmJsE3mOE?si=sxgIdvT8hqLbq9Mk

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  • Hyundai debuts Ioniq 9 with swivel seats to turn your 3-row SUV into a lounge
  • Kia debuts the 2026 EV9 GT for when your 7 friends need to get there real fast
  • US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift
  • US EV industry set for boost as ExxonMobil and LG Chem strike lithium deal
  • US EV industry set for boost as ExxonMobil and LG Chem strike lithium deal
  • Minnesota’s largest coal plant goes solar: Sherco Solar comes online

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