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  China’s Leapmotor Arrives In Europe With Two Affordable EVs

  Leapmotor, a Chinese automaker, has teamed up with Stellantis to sell affordable electric vehicles in Europe. Consumers can now order Leapmotor's T03 and C10 models through designated Stellantis brand dealers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 1, 2024, 12:25 p.m.
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  Porsche Macan Gets One Year Of Free Charging On Electrify America

  Porsche Cars North America and Electrify America have extended their charging agreement. The new deal will give Macan Electric owners a year of free 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America stations across the country.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 1, 2024, 11 a.m.
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  Sony Honda Mobility selects NACS chargers for Afeela EVs in USA and Japan

  Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) will use Tesla's charging standard for its new electric cars. The company made this decision before launching its Afeela brand in the US in 2025 and Japan in 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 30, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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  Oktoberfest uses 14 times more electricity than EVs in Munich

  Electric cars in Munich use way less power for public charging than the city's famous Oktoberfest. That's what Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) found out when they looked at the numbers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 27, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
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  Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will allow drifting adjustments

  For 2025, the high-performance EV's getting some cool new tricks up its sleeve.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2024, 3:49 p.m.
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  Kia America To Offer NACS Adapters In Early 2025

  Kia America will start providing North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for EV6 and EV9 models in early 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2024, 3:32 p.m.
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  Škoda releases teaser of all-new Elroq, announces world premiere details

  Teaser clip reveals exterior details of the all-new Škoda Elroq, the first model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 25, 2024, 3:57 p.m.
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  BMW, Ford & Honda Begin Operations of EV-Grid Integration Joint Venture ChargeScape

  BMW, Ford, and Honda have kicked off operations for their new joint venture, ChargeScape. The companies have joined forces to create a software platform that'll make electric vehicles (EVs) work better with the power grid.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 25, 2024, 2:50 p.m.
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  Ford starts series production of the Capri

  Ford has started making the all-electric Capri in Cologne, Germany. This marks the second electric model to roll off the production line at the German plant, joining the Explorer.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 25, 2024, 11:29 a.m.
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  Production version of the new Renault 4 EV captured shortly before its premiere

  The camouflaged prototype reveals some key design elements ahead of its official debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 14, 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 24, 2024, 3:55 p.m.
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  MAN and E.ON open first site of their truck charging network

  MAN and E.ON have opened their first electric truck charging site in Berlin-Wildau, Germany. The facility marks the beginning of a new network of charging points for electric trucks across Europe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2024, 5:04 p.m.
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  Peugeot 3008 and 5008 get new PHEV and long-range EV versions

  Peugeot added new versions to its 3008 and 5008 lineup. The car maker now offers plug-in hybrid and longer-range electric options for both models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2024, 9:48 a.m.
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  Hyundai Staria transformed into Iveco eMoovy all-electric LCV

  Iveco and Hyundai have joined forces to bring a new electric van to Europe. The Iveco eMoovy, a rebadged version of the Hyundai Staria, marks the first electric offering in the 2.5-3.5 ton light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2024, 4:06 p.m.
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  Maxus eTerron 9: 436 hp electric pickup truck for Europe

  MAXUS has unveiled the eTerron 9, a new electric pickup truck, at IAA Hannover. The company, owned by SAIC, aims to enter the European market with this larger-than-average offering.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
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  GM EV owners get access to Tesla Superchargers if they buy an adapter for $225

  GM electric vehicle owners can now plug into Tesla's Supercharger network. The catch? They'll need to buy a $225 adapter first.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
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  Ford CEO Jim Farley called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" after a secret test drive

  Ford's top executives got a shock when they test drove a Chinese electric SUV. CEO Jim Farley and CFO John Lawler couldn't believe how advanced the technology was in a vehicle made by Changan Automobile.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2024, 11:25 a.m.
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  UK drivers get green light for lamp post EV chargers

  UK Power Networks has given the green light for older lampposts to be turned into electric vehicle charging points. This move will help more drivers charge their cars, especially in areas where people can't park off the street.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2024, 10:04 a.m.
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  bp pulse teams up with LAZ parking in the USA to build chargers

  LAZ Parking and bp pulse are joining forces to bring ultra-fast charging to parking lots across the United States. The two companies have agreed to work together to set up and run charging hubs at LAZ-managed locations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2024, 2:08 p.m.
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  Norway sees electric cars outnumber petrol models

  In Norway, electric cars have surpassed the number of petrol-powered vehicles for the first time. According to the Road Traffic Information Council (OFV), there are now 754,303 electric cars compared to 753,905 petrol cars among a total of 2.8 million passenger vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2024, 1:27 p.m.
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  Isuzu kicks off production of the NRR-EV electric truck

  Isuzu announced the official start of production for its new electric truck cab and chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV. The production of the Isuzu NRR-EV has already begun in Charlotte, Michigan.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2024, 1:04 p.m.