CleanTechnica•about 20 hours ago
Kia Hosts Global PBV Conversion Partners Day to Strengthen PBV Ecosystem Collaboration
Key Takeaway
Kia's strategic focus on specialized electric PBV fleets indicates a growing, diversified demand for electricity and charging infrastructure, impacting power developers and large consumers.
AI Summary
- •Kia is expanding its Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) ecosystem with a new Conversion Partnership program, providing vehicle data and technical support to bodybuilders.
- •This initiative signals a strategic push into specialized electric vehicle (EV) fleets, representing a significant future load growth opportunity for the power sector.
- •Power developers and large consumers should anticipate increased demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity to support the electrification of commercial and industrial fleets.
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Article Content
Kia hosted the 2025 Global PBV Conversion Partners Day from November 25–27, bringing together global bodybuilders to advance the PBV ecosystem The company introduced its PBV Conversion Partnership program, which enables providing vehicle data and technical support to bodybuilders for ease of conversion Kia aims to strengthen collaboration with bodybuilders ... [continued] The post Kia Hosts Global PBV Conversion Partners Day to Strengthen PBV Ecosystem Collaboration appeared first on CleanTechnica .