Uber and Kia Partner to Produce Electric Vehicles

The partnership focuses on Kia's new 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' concept, aiming to enhance Uber's electric vehicle offerings and reduce ownership costs.

• Uber and Kia have announced a partnership to produce electric vehicles, specifically focusing on Kia's new series of modular electric vehicles known as 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' (PBV).
• Kia's PBV concept involves a standard base model with interchangeable components and upper bodies, allowing for a variety of vehicle types to be created, including a robotaxi.
• The partnership aims to enhance the electric vehicle offerings on Uber's platform and moderate the total cost of vehicle ownership.
• Kia plans to produce 150,000 PBVs by 2025 and increase the rate to 300,000 per year by 2030.
• Uber is under pressure to transition its drivers to electric vehicles to reduce pollution and combat climate change.

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