Automotive Shake-Up: Fisker’s Bankruptcy, Volvo’s Hybrid Phase-Out, and Kia’s Mexican EV Ambitions Unveiled

Fisker Folds, Volvo S60 Recharge Axed, Kia EV3 Updates: Latest Auto Updates

Volvo discontinues its most fuel-efficient hybrid model. Kia considers Mexico for production of its new budget-friendly electric vehicle. Fisker has collapsed financially with its Ocean model. Additionally, why aren't Americans utilizing their electric vehicles more frequently? All this and more, on Green Car Reports.

The U.S. electric vehicle startup Fisker declared bankruptcy on Monday, unable to secure the necessary funding to restart production of its Ocean electric crossover. The company, which employs a minimal asset strategy focusing on contract manufacturing, might have liabilities that approach or equal its total assets. Notably, this marks the second bankruptcy for a company under the Fisker name.

The Volvo S60 Recharge holds the record for the most efficient plug-in hybrid in terms of electric range and fuel economy within Volvo’s range. However, it will be discontinued after the 2025 model year. Volvo had previously announced that it would cease production of gasoline-powered models at its South Carolina facility, and on Monday, the company clarified that it would not be importing the S60. The future of the V60 wagon models remains uncertain at this time.

A report based on internal sources indicates that Kia is contemplating assembling its new Kia EV3 electric SUV in Mexico. This move could potentially bring the compact electric vehicle to the U.S. market at a starting price of around $30,000, potentially qualifying it for EV tax credits. However, the decision has not been finalized.

In the United States, electric vehicles (EVs) are used less frequently and cover fewer miles each year compared to their gasoline-powered counterparts, including hybrid vehicles. This trend does not hold globally as EV drivers in other countries generally travel greater distances. What makes the U.S. different in this regard?

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The reasons behind the United States diverging from trends common in several electric vehicle markets remain ambiguous, though low gasoline prices and concerns over the availability of charging stations could play significant roles.

Fisker's holdings are set to be auctioned following the firm's bankruptcy declaration earlier this week.

The affordability and potential for EV tax credits might be steering Kia towards Mexico as the favored production site for its EV3 compact electric crossover.

Volvo has confirmed that production of the U.S. variants of the S60 sedan, including the high-efficiency, long-range S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, will cease in South Carolina and the cars will no longer be imported to the United States.

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