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  Top 10 best-selling plug-in models in the world in September 2023

  The Tesla Model Y remained the world's best-selling plug-in vehicle in September with more than 121,000 new registrations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 8, 2023, 9:11 p.m.
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  Study predicts keeping AM radio in EVs could cost $3.8 billion

  According to a study by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, eliminating AM radio in EVs could cost automakers $3.8 billion over the next seven years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 8, 2023, 11:11 a.m.
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  Audi begins production of electric motors for the Premium Platform Electric (PPE)

  Audi starts production of electric motors for the PPE in Győr, Hungary. The newly developed electric motors will be used for the first time in the Audi Q6 e-tron series.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 7, 2023, 5:12 p.m.
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  US '10 to 20 years behind' China in battery commercialization, according to Senate report

  Two Democratic U.S. senators urged the Energy Department to take steps to boost U.S. battery manufacturing and research into next-generation batteries, citing China's dominance and export controls, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 7, 2023, 4:48 p.m.
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  Mercedes launches its first charging hub in China, while USA and Germany are next on the list

  The first Mercedes-Benz charging hub goes into operation in Chengdu, China. It's open to all vehicle brands.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 7, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
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  Lucid Motors will adopt NACS and offer access to Tesla’s Supercharger network

  Lucid Motors is the latest EV manufacturer to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). By integrating Tesla's charging standard, Lucid will eventually be able to offer its customers access to over 15,000 Superchargers in North America alone.

  Maksim Tropko

  Nov. 7, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
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  Toyota cuts yearly EV sales forecast by 39% to only 123,000 units

  Toyota had a successful year so far with increasing sales and profits during the first eight months. However, the company reduced its expectations for battery-electric vehicle sales.

  Maksim Tropko

  Nov. 7, 2023, 11:46 a.m.
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  Peugeot e-Rifter update: design plus technology

  Peugeot has called the 2024 model year e-Rifter the new e-Rifter. But in reality we see an updated electric car with evolutionary changes in design and better efficiency.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 7, 2023, 10:33 a.m.
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  Polestar 5 gets ultra-long battery cells from SK On

  Polestar and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On have signed an agreement on the supply of battery cell modules for the forthcoming Polestar 5 electric 4-door GT.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 4:18 p.m.
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  Subaru joins the club of NACS Charging Standard users

  Subaru of America, Inc. is joining Toyota Motor North America, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Jaguar, Honda, Fisker, Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan and Rivian in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
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  Next-generation $25,000 Tesla EV reportedly to be produced in Germany

  Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently visited the company's Grünheide plant near Berlin. There, the billionaire reportedly said that the factory will be engaged in producing Tesla's next-generation affordable electric car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
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  Swappable Batteries Motorcycles Consortium makes further progress

  Swappable Batteries Motorcycles Consortium (SBMC) is now up to 32 members, including Honda, Piaggio, Yamaha, KTM, CFMoto, Kymco, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. The group was formed just two years ago and now has its first prototype design.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 12:51 p.m.
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  Elli launches pan-European charging solution for electric fleets

  Volkswagen Group brand Elli is launching an intelligent solution across Europe for electric vehicle fleets. With Elli Fleet Charging, companies in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria are now able to manage and cost-optimize their fleet charging.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
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  Mack Trucks offers EV Subscriptions in the U.S.

  US commercial vehicle manufacturer Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, is now offering ElectriFi Subscription, a pay-as-you-go leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 3:09 p.m.
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  Toyota to test electric pickup trucks as taxis in Thailand soon

  Toyota is gearing up to introduce electric pickup trucks as taxis in Thailand, according to a recent announcement by a company executive. The trials are set to commence in early 2024 in the bustling city of Pattaya.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
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  Lucid adds native Apple and Amazon Music support to its cars

  Lucid Motors, maker of the all-electric Air sedan, may add native support for Apple and Amazon Music in its cars, according to a new job listing posted on the company's official LinkedIn account.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 2:42 p.m.
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  Polestar 4 reveals lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch

  Polestar has published the first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Polestar 4. The LCA reveals that Polestar 4 has the lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar cars to date – as low as 19.4 tonnes of CO2e at launch.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
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  MAN has launched sales of the first heavy-duty electric truck in its corporate history

  MAN Truck & Bus has launched sales of the first heavy-duty electric truck in its corporate history, marking another milestone in the decarbonization of freight transport. 600 order inquiries have already been received. The first 200 units are scheduled to roll out to selected customers as early as 2024, before production at MAN's Munich plant starts in larger numbers from 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:41 p.m.
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  Chevrolet Equinox EV price higher than originally announced

  Chevrolet will start taking orders for the Equinox EV in the United States in the first week of November. The electric compact SUV will initially be available starting at $48,995 with front-wheel drive or $52,395 with all-wheel drive.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:26 p.m.
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  Ford F-150 Lightning expands into the Swiss market

  Ford revealed on Tuesday that its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck will be available in Switzerland in limited quantities this year. This follows an earlier announcement in April that the electric truck is also headed to Norway.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:12 p.m.