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스포티지 맞먹는 전기차 나왔다…정통 SUV 표방한 기아 EV5 [신차털기]

An electric car matching the Sportage has arrived… Kia EV5 claims to be a traditional SUV [New Car Review]

Hankyung | Local Language | News | Sept. 25, 2025 | UndeterminedUndetermined

The Kia EV5 is a compact electric SUV positioned as a traditional SUV alternative to Kia's internal combustion Sportage model. Although slightly shorter in overall length (4,610 mm) than the Sportage, it features a nearly equal wheelbase (2,750 mm), contributing to a spacious interior. Built on Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP electric platform, the EV5 offers a flat floor and fully flat rear seats, catering to car camping trends. The front seats include reclining comfort features, and the car includes conveniences like fold-out seatback tables.

Powered by an 81.4 kWh NCM battery from CATL, the EV5 has a front-wheel-drive motor producing 160 kW and 295 Nm of torque. It achieves approximately 460 km per charge and supports fast charging from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes. The vehicle emphasizes quietness at high speeds due to excellent noise insulation, including frame-integrated doors and soundproof glass. It also features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, supporting external power use.

Safety is a major focus with the EV5, which incorporates reinforced body and seat rigidity, nine airbags, and a higher battery mounting position for crash protection. New technologies include acceleration limit assist, which warns and limits deep accelerator use, and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2, allowing remote parking via the key. The EV5 aims for high European crash safety ratings and is intended to compete in the European market, alongside the successful Sportage model. The European-market EV5 will be produced at Kia’s Gwangju factory.

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Accelerating Key Drone Technology Development: Ministry of Economic Affairs Approves Over 300 Million Subsidy for 7 Manufacturers

Central News Agency | Local Language | News | Sept. 25, 2025 | UndeterminedTech Development/Adoption

The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan has approved approximately NT$326 million in subsidies for seven projects under the "Autonomous Development R&D Subsidy Program for Key Drone Chips and Modules." This initiative supports the Executive Yuan's "Chip-Driven Taiwan Industry Innovation Program" and aims to advance autonomous development of critical drone technologies, particularly focusing on AI imaging chips and low-cost flight control boards to promote smart airspace innovation.

Seven companies—Haihua Technology, Zhongguangdian Intelligent Robotics, Yingji, ZhiBang Technology, Weili Industrial Network, Taiwan Hope Innovation, and Yifa Precision Machinery—were selected from 17 proposals based on technological innovation and market potential. These projects are expected to drive domestic industry growth, strengthen the local supply chain, and open new opportunities within the drone sector.

Notable projects include Haihua Technology's development of an Advanced Drone AI Imaging Module using the MediaTek Genio 720 chip, aimed at disaster prevention and smart logistics with over NT$200 million R&D investment and an international patent strategy. Zhongguangdian Intelligent Robotics leads another project developing a 6nm process drone AI imaging chip integrating ISP, NPU, and GPU, capable of 100MP photography, 8K recording, and advanced obstacle avoidance with AI computing power exceeding 100 TOPS.

The Ministry indicated that these innovations will primarily serve the police and national defense markets to reduce reliance on China-made drones. The expected cumulative output value from these projects is NT$1 billion over three years. Other ongoing projects address drone AI image processing, economical flight control boards, domestic-chip drone flight control ecosystems, and vehicle verification systems, underscoring Taiwan's commitment to advancing autonomous airspace technology.

IEU-CEPA Buka Peluang Pengembangan Kendaraan Listrik

IEU-CEPA Opens Opportunities for Electric Vehicle Development

Bali Post | Local Language | News | Sept. 25, 2025 | UndeterminedBizdev-Partnering

The Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), signed on September 23, 2025, in Bali, opens significant opportunities for electric vehicle development in Indonesia. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto highlighted ongoing cooperation with European investors and automakers focused on mineral resources essential for battery production and the electric vehicle industry.

Beyond electric vehicles, IEU-CEPA supports investment in capital-intensive sectors, technology, innovation, renewable energy, and automotive industries. The agreement facilitates easier access for Indonesian MSMEs to the European market by reducing bureaucratic barriers and providing export guidance.

Combining a market of 723 million people and valued at over 21 trillion USD, IEU-CEPA is expected to boost Indonesian exports to the EU by up to 60% upon implementation, increase national income by 2.8 billion USD, create jobs, and help reduce poverty. The agreement will impact five million workers in labor-intensive sectors such as palm oil, coffee, textiles, garments, footwear, and furniture, and also encourages export diversification, including high-tech products like smartphones and telecommunications equipment.

Trade facilitation measures under the agreement include simplified export-import procedures and stronger cooperation between customs authorities. IEU-CEPA, aligned with Indonesia’s 2025 Economic Package Program, aims to stimulate job creation and is slated to take effect on January 1, 2027, following ratification by both parliaments. Indonesian products will benefit from zero tariffs on 90% of the EU market immediately, with further tariff reductions to follow.