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  New in Munich: Audi opens fifth charging hub in the Bavarian capital

  Audi has opened a new charging hub in Munich's Obersendling district. The facility on Zielstattstrasse offers four pre-bookable fast charging stations with up to 320 kilowatts of charging power.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 15, 2023, 3:58 p.m.
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  Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric with 52kWh battery offers up to 297km WLTP range

  Renault has launched the all-electric version of its Trafic van, completing its portfolio of electrified light commercial vehicles (LCVs) following the launch of the Kangoo Van E-Tech electric and Master E-Tech electric.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 15, 2023, 3:44 p.m.
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  Volvo launches the series production of electric trucks at its factory in Ghent, Belgium

  Volvo Trucks ramps up electric truck production and starts series manufacturing of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks at its plant in Ghent, Belgium. This means that Volvo's electric trucks are now built in four factories - three in Europe and one in the USA.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 4:41 p.m.
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  Munich puts 21 new MAN electric buses into service

  In Germany's Bavarian capital, 21 new electric articulated buses will go into regular service for the Munich Transport Authority (MVG) in the next few days. The public transport operator is celebrating the service with zero tailpipe emissions as a further step towards its goal of 100 percent emission-free services.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 4:32 p.m.
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  Toyota's advanced batteries for EVs to go into production in 2026

  During a recent technical workshop under the theme of “Let’s Change the Future of Cars”, Toyota communicated a first insight into its next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEV) breakthrough technologies, including a preview of its advanced battery technology rollout plan.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 11:56 a.m.
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  Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition in transparent wrap is limited to just 99 units

  The Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition was unveiled to commemorate the 40th year of Audi Sport GmbH and is restricted to 99 models in Europe. The cost is yet to be announced. The car takes its cues from the E-Tron GT Ice Race Concept, revealed in March 2023.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 11:11 a.m.
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  BP and Aral targets 20,000 high-power charging stations in Germany by 2030

  Aral plans to install up to 20,000 ultrafast charging points in Germany by 2030. The announcement is part of a €10 billion investment package by parent company British Petroleum for the country by the end of the decade.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 6:17 p.m.
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  American adventurer to travel around the world in an electric car

  Adventure travel content creator Lexie Alford (@LexieLimitless) begins her "Charge Around The Globe" trip in the new electric Ford Explorer on September 8. The journey will cross six continents, visit around 30 countries and cover over 28,000km in less than 100 days.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
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  The new Fiat 600e has gone into serial production at the Stellantis plant in Poland

  After the official presentation at Lingotto on July 4th, the start of regular production of the New Fiat 600e at the Stellantis plant in Tychy has kicked off on September 7th. The first 600e produced is the top-of-the-range La Prima version in “Sun of Italy” orange color.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 11:40 a.m.
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  Scania's 'solar-powered' truck could get up to 10,000 km from the sun

  Scania has joined forces with Uppsala University and several other organizations to explore the potential of a semi-truck that partially relies on solar energy. The vehicle comes with a trailer fitted with solar panels, capable of generating roughly 8,000 kWh of electricity each year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
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  Peugeot E-3008 officially debuts with a range of 525 to 700 km

  The third-generation Peugeot 3008 has been officially unveiled by the French automaker, seven years after the debut of the previous iteration. First shown in all-electric guise, known as the E-3008, the all-new C-segment crossover is the first production model based on Stellantis' new STLA Medium platform.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2023, 3:33 p.m.
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  Two Nikola Tre BEV trucks catch fire in separate incidents amid ongoing battery recall

  Two Nikola Tre BEV trucks caught fire in separate locations in the United States in the past week. One fire occurred at the company's Phoenix headquarters in Arizona, while the other was in Tempe, Arizona.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2023, 2:46 p.m.
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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.