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Porsche and Audi recall EVs over potential fire risk from battery leaks

Porsche and Audi have announced the recall of 6,676 electric vehicles due to concerns about a potential fire hazard. Central to the problem is a risk of internal battery leakage, which could cause electrical arcing and subsequently a thermal event.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
VDL Groep reveals hydrogen fuel cell truck for Toyota’s European logistics

Following the collaboration between Toyota Motor Europe and VDL Groep announced last May, the companies have now launched their first fuel cell demo truck. By integrating Toyota’s fuel cell technology into VDL heavy-duty trucks, Toyota aims to decarbonise its logistic operations in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 11:52 a.m.
Electric car drives 1,576 miles / 2,537 km on a single charge

An electric vehicle engineered by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany has shattered a world record by covering 2,573 kilometres (1,576 miles) on a single battery charge. This distance is nearly 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) greater than what the previous record set.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
Scientists have discovered the world's largest lithium deposit in an extinct US volcano

Volcanologists and geologists found what they think is the biggest lithium deposit in the world in the western United States. This important discovery could power the EV industry for decades to come.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 11:02 a.m.
Sebastian Vettel drives an e-fuel Formula 1 car on the N?rburgring track

It's been a long hiatus since a Formula 1 vehicle roared around the Nurburgring, also known as the Green Hell, with the last appearance by Michael Schumacher in a demo in 2013. That gap ended with Red Bull's special event at the Nurburgring, featuring not just one, but two championship-winning vehicles navigating the race track.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Ford prepares updated Puma crossover for European market

Ford is gearing up to launch a revamped Puma crossover in Europe. With the discontinuation of its Fiesta counterpart, the Puma is now Ford's entry-level option. This new position is accompanied by a facelift, as the carmaker intends to refresh the model’s interior and exterior design.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 10:19 a.m.
BMW Group will transform Mini Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030

Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman - will start in the UK in 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 9:57 a.m.
Mercedes unveils Unimog fire trucks and ambulances for the 2023 FIREmobil event

Mercedes is showcasing several custom-built Unimog vehicles at the FIREmobil trade fair in Welzow, Brandenburg, Germany. These Unimog`s have been adapted for emergency situations, including fire trucks in single cab and crew cab body styles, as well as an ambulance version.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 5:03 p.m.
Half of Norwegians now receive their mail by electric vehicles

When it comes to vehicle electrification, Norway is one of the world's leaders. As evidence, the national postal service, Posten Bring, reports that mail and packages are now delivered to half of the country's residents by electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 4:40 p.m.
Elon Musk's plans for Tesla include compact model and robotaxi on the same platform

A new biography of the world's richest person has shed light on Tesla's future developments. Elon Musk strongly wished to launch a robo-car without steering wheel and pedals, but engineers persuaded him to make a more conventional vehicle.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 4:25 p.m.
Deutsche Telekom launches 200th fast charger in Germany

In Germany, Deutsche Telekom has activated its 200th public quick-charging facility. Located in Lemgo in the central-northwest part of the country, the facility features six chargers across two DC charging stations, delivering up to 200 kW of power.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 4:03 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck teased ahead of October 10 debut

On October 10, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will unveil its all-electric eActros 600 designed for long-haul transport. A preview image of the production-ready truck has been recently revealed by the manufacturer.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
For the first time, SUVs account for more than half of European sales

In the first half of 2023, SUVs and crossovers reached a significant milestone in Europe. For the first time, they accounted for more than half of all new vehicle sales, with a market share of 51 percent. This is a significant increase from last year, when their market share was 48 percent.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 1:18 p.m.
BYD YangWang U6 aims to claim the title of the most aerodynamic production car in the world

YangWang, a brand under BYD's umbrella, is preparing to introduce its third model, the U6 sedan. This vehicle, joining the ranks of the U8 flagship SUV and U9 electric supercar, is creating quite a buzz with its remarkable aerodynamic performance, boasting an impressive aerodynamic coefficient of just 0.195 cd.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Mozilla Foundation says automakers are 'terrible' when it comes to personal data and privacy

The Mozilla Foundation study claims that automakers collect too much personal data and share it with third parties. Among other problems, automakers do not give drivers control over their personal data and have data security issues.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 11:35 a.m.
Porsche has built giant, walk-in 911 sculpture for IAA Munich

Porsche has a big presence in a literal way at this year's IAA show in Munich. The company built a massive outdoor display space in the shape of a 911 and displayed a mix of modern and classic vehicles inside.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 11:02 a.m.
The UK's largest public EV charging hub, recently opened in Birmingham, can charge up to 180 EVs at a time

The new Gigahub is a joint project of bp pulse, The EV Network (EVN) and NEC Group. The facility has 30 ultra fast 150kW and 150 fast 7kW charging points.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
Volkswagen unveils the ID.X performance concept: A 550-hp EV with aggressive aerodynamics

Volkswagen is expanding its electrification efforts with a range of performance EVs. The ID.X Performance Concept is based on the ID.7 sedan but features significant visual enhancements.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
Stellantis opens its first battery technology center in Italy

?40 million Battery Technology Center at Mirafiori complex in Turin, Italy, enables in-house testing and development of EV battery packs for upcoming Stellantis brand products.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 9:44 a.m.
Introducing the 2024 Peugeot E-3008: An all-electric coupe-SUV

The upcoming compact electric coupe-SUV will feature three different electric powertrain choices and promises a maximum driving range of 700 km (435 miles).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 5:28 p.m.

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