EV News

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  BYD to transform former Ford plant into EV factory

  BYD plans to convert a former Ford plant in Brazil into an electric vehicle facility. The former fossil fuel car manufacturing plant will be BYD's first EV production facility outside Asia.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2024, 4:22 p.m.
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  Volkswagen may retire the ID.3 when the next-generation Golf arrives

  In recent news reported by Top Gear, Volkswagen's tech boss Kai Grünitz has highlighted the Golf model's critical role within the brand.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2024, 12:08 p.m.
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  New Honda NSX to feature aggressive cab-forward silhouette

  The Honda NSX is set to return with electric power in the coming years as part of the Japanese company's radical new EV range.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 29, 2024, 5:25 p.m.
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  Elon Musk says Chinese EV firms will 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers

  Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that Chinese automakers will "demolish" global rivals without trade barriers, underscoring the heat the U.S. electric vehicle market leader faces from the likes of BYD, who are racing to expand worldwide.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 26, 2024, 3:21 p.m.
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  Liebherr Converts Massive Mining Excavator to Electric Power

  Liebherr Mining and Fortescue have successfully converted an R 9400 excavator from a diesel to an electric powertrain. The repowered machine was commissioned at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine site in Western Australia.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 26, 2024, 2:49 p.m.
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  Toyota chairman doubles down on electric car scepticism, predicting EV adoption will peak at just 30%

  Toyota Motor's chairman, Akio Toyoda, has publicly expressed skepticism towards electric vehicles (EVs), forecasting a plateau in market share reaching just 30%. A stalwart of the automotive industry and grandson of Toyota's founder, Toyoda made his position clear on EVs, stating, "People are 'finally seeing reality' on EVs."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 26, 2024, 2:02 p.m.
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  Nezha EP41 EV created to compete with Tesla and VW

  Chinese electric car startup Nezha intends to build on the success of the existing Nezha S sedan with a new EP41 station wagon scheduled to debut in mid-2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 26, 2024, 10:19 a.m.
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  All-electric Porsche Macan: up to 613 km on a single charge, priced from ?84,100

  Porsche has finally unveiled the long-awaited Macan with electric drive, and in two versions at once: the base Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. The novelty will go on sale in the second half of 2024, the initial prices are already known.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 5:31 p.m.
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  Elon Musk confirms a new low-cost Tesla model is coming in 2025

  Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has confirmed the arrival of a new low-cost Tesla model in 2025. During an earnings call, Musk was optimistic that this model would arrive in the second half of the year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
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  JAC Hunter electric pickup truck gets two motors and all-wheel drive

  Chinese carmaker JAC will present a new electric pickup truck Hunter at the Beijing Motor Show in April. However, the most interesting characteristics of this vehicle are already known.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 1:52 p.m.
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  Alfa Romeo Announces Reveal Date for New Milano Compact SUV

  Alfa Romeo has set the reveal date for its latest addition to the lineup, the Milano. The unveil is scheduled for April 10 later this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 11:36 a.m.
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  MAN reports 700 pre-orders for the new eTruck

  With the exception of a few vehicles, the first models of the MAN eTruck are already sold out three months after their launch. The commercial vehicle manufacturer has received 700 orders and inquiries for the eTruck, which is available in the eTGX and eTGS variants.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 25, 2024, 10:08 a.m.
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  BASF to recycle Iveco commercial vehicle batteries

  In the future, the Iveco Group will partner with BASF for the recycling of discarded batteries from its electric vehicles. The Italian manufacturer produces electric vans, buses, and trucks, anticipating a significant increase in battery waste.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2024, 5:43 p.m.
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  Apple’s car project still exists

  Do you remember the buzz surrounding Apple's car project, known as Project Titan? Well, it's still very much alive and evolving, albeit with a touch of reality setting in.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2024, 5:29 p.m.
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  JAC Yiwei is the first mass-produced car featuring a sodium-ion battery

  While sodium-ion battery technology has lower energy density and is less mature compared to lithium-ion, its advantages include lower costs, greater availability of raw materials, and superior performance in cold weather conditions, potentially accelerating the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2024, 4:58 p.m.
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  Tesla Redwood: new low-cost electric car to start production in mid-2025

  Redwood is the code name for Tesla's new affordable electric car. It has not yet been officially announced, but Elon Musk's company recently notified suppliers of its intention to start production in mid-2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2024, 2:34 p.m.
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  Volvo EW240 electric material handler can work around the clock without stopping to refuel or recharge

  Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has just announced a new electric material handler that promises longer service intervals and lower operating costs without the need to recharge its batteries. Because it doesn't have any.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2024, 1:14 p.m.
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  Opel has announced the return of the Frontera nameplate in 2024

  The Frontera name will make a comeback on an all-new SUV model. It will be unveiled later this year as "a fun car with clever functional features".

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
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  Ford Mustang Mach-E GT dresses up in bronze and gets a performance boost

  The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT lineup is set to expand with the introduction of a new visual option package exclusively designed for the high-performance version of this electric crossover.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 23, 2024, 4:22 p.m.
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  Panasonic to start producing improved 2170 cells for electric cars

  Panasonic plans to release the latest version of its battery cells for electric vehicles with increased capacity as early as this calendar year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 23, 2024, 3:37 p.m.