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  Porsche recalls certain Taycan vehicles due to charging glitch that causes battery fires

  Porsche has identified a problem in the high-voltage battery system of certain vehicles that could result in a fire. Unfortunately, the cause of this problem has not yet been determined by the automaker.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 11:03 a.m.
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  BYD’s new Tesla Model Y-rival earns over 8K orders in 3 days

  BYD's latest electric SUV, the Song L, takes direct aim at the Tesla Model Y. And the Song L's start is impressive, with over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 5:48 p.m.
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  Hyundai IONIQ 2 to be cheaper alternative to IONIQ 5

  Hyundai plans to launch an affordable electric vehicle, the IONIQ 2. The new model will sit below the popular IONIQ 5 SUV in the Korean brand's lineup.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 5:23 p.m.
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  Volvo has produced the first example of the "Top Secret" ES90 EV sedan, which will arrive in 2025

  Volvo has begun prototype production of its next-generation luxury electric sedan in China. For now it has internal name V551, but in the future it will probably be called ES90.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
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  Canada requires all new cars and trucks to be zero-emission by 2035

  Canada on Tuesday released final regulations requiring all cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks sold by 2035 to be zero-emission vehicles as part of the government's overall plan to reduce climate change.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
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  Audi is hitting the brakes on EV boosts

  Audi says it is now pulling back on what was a fairly ambitious rollout of upcoming electric vehicles in response to what its newly appointed CEO says is the EV “slowdown” and to “avoid burdening” factories and dealers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 12:40 p.m.
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  Tesla confirms wireless inductive home charger for electric cars is coming

  Tesla has confirmed that it is working on a wireless inductive home charger for its electric cars, after teasing it earlier this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 11:46 a.m.
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  VW, Audi, Porsche to use NACS connectors in 2025

  VW, Audi, and Porsche have all committed to using the Tesla-developed NACS (North American Charging Standard) connector starting in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
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  Acura ZDX, the most powerful Acura SUV ever, is ready to preorder

  Acura has opened the order books for the 2024 ZDX, its first all-electric vehicle. Interested customers will be able to reserve their new SUV, customize it to their liking, and receive a special Acura Energy Key Card.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 4:25 p.m.
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  Mercedes C-Class EV caught out for the first time in a road test

  Mercedes is working on more affordable EVs to slot below the EQE and EQS as well as their SUV equivalents. The electric C-Class will reportedly debut in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
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  Nio to launch entry-level Firefly brand in Europe in 2025

  Nio plans to launch its long-awaited Firefly sub-brand in Europe in 2025. The brand is expected to compete with more mature, established automakers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 10:19 a.m.
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  Former Tesla executive launches R30 all-electric yacht with 800 hp and 221 kWh battery

  Blue Innovations Group (BIG) has unveiled the R30, an all-electric yacht with ties to Tesla. The R30 made its debut this past weekend in St. Petersburg, Florida.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 9:43 a.m.
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  BMW and Tyde Unveil an Electrifying Luxury Yacht: 'The Open'

  BMW and Tyde have once again joined forces, this time to create 'The Open'—an electric luxury yacht poised to be the largest climate-friendly hydrofoil in its class. This marks their second venture into electric boats, blending the best of automotive and maritime engineering.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
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  First Pole to Pole Electric Vehicle Expedition Completed

  Chris and Julie Ramsey, husband and wife adventurers, have completed their all-electric journey to the South Pole in Antarctica in the Nissan Ariya.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2023, 10:17 a.m.
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  Walmart Canada deploys first electric semi-trucks

  Three Freightliner eCascadia battery electric semi-trucks will operate out of the retailer's food distribution center in Surrey, which was designed as a hub for the retailer's alternative fuel vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2023, 9:56 a.m.
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  Gensol EV: A Compact Urban Electric Vehicle with 200-km Range and Advanced Technology

  Gensol Electric Vehicles recently teased their upcoming production model, the Gensol EV. Tailored for urban environments, this model is set to be produced in India and is touted to set new standards in technology for its segment.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 5:13 p.m.
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  Rivian to Supply Fleet Vehicles for AT&T in 2024

  In early 2024, AT&T will start receiving fleet vehicles from Rivian as part of a new pilot program, marking a significant step for both companies.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 2:14 p.m.
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  Tesla Cybertruck parts catalog leak shows it won't be cheap to repair

  Price details for various Cybertruck components have been leaked online, and they show that in order to create a tough truck with distinctive aesthetics, Tesla had to include some costly components. They are not outrageously high, but certainly not cheap.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 1:23 p.m.
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  VW teases 25,000 Euro ID.2 electric SUV coming in 2026

  VW has published the first teaser image of a small electric crossover. The digital rendering hints at puffy fenders, a spoiler and gills in the rear.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
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  London paramedics use Ford Mustang Mach-E as rapid response vehicle

  The London Ambulance Service has 42 Mustang Mach-Es and they're used to get paramedics on scene as quickly as possible.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 11:26 a.m.