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Wireless in‑road EV charging highways are emerging as a transformative solution to electric vehicle range anxiety, with Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) constructing the first U.S. testbed to charge vehicles dynamically at highway speeds ( Purdue University ). Concurrently, pilots in Europe and China are validating inductive coil and ground‑level power supply technologies to charge buses and trucks in motion ( Latam Mobility , Xinhua News ). Los Angeles has announced plans to embed wireless charging infrastructure beneath a half‑mile stretch in Westwood ahead of the 2028 Olympics, funded by a multimillion‑dollar state grant ( New York Post ). To accelerate deployment nationwide, Congress introduced the Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023, authorizing $250 million in DOT grants for roads, parking lots, bus routes, and ports ( Evcandi , Congress.gov | Library of Congress ). Introduction Range anxiety remains one of the most s...

In the dynamic world of kia electric vehicles, Kia’s 2025 EV lineup takes a bold step with the introduction of the PV5 passenger van into its PBV series. The PV5 pre-orders opened on May 1, 2025 in the UK, starting at £32,995 for the Essential trim and featuring a 51.5 kWh battery for a 149-mile WLTP range, while the Plus trim—with a 71.5 kWh pack and a 249-mile WLTP range—arrives later in 2025 The Verge   Electrek . This strategic addition expands Kia’s PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) architecture beyond crossovers into commercial and fleet segments, enhancing the brand’s modular all-electric ecosystem alongside popular kia ev6 models Kia   Kia Media . Supported by government ev van incentives such as the UK Plug-in Van Grant worth up to £5,000 and seamless Level 2 charger installations via Qmerit, this timely launch positions Kia at the forefront of both consumer and commercial EV markets in 2025 find-government-grants.service.gov.uk   Kia . (Image Credit: Kia.com) Kia’s ...