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Kia considers second plant for electric taxis and ride-hailing vehicles

According to a media report, Kia plans to build a second plant in South Korea for electric "Purpose Built Vehicles" (PBV), special vehicles for taxi services and ride-hailing providers. It still depends on an agreement with the trade unions whether cars will be built there from 2028 or not.

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