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  Hilton to install 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

  Hilton has signed an extended contract with Tesla to install up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 hotels across the United States, Canada, and Mexico by early 2024. Hilton intends to create the largest EV charging network in the hospitality industry with this project.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 8, 2023, 3:59 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz to open its first high-power charging stations worldwide this fall

  Mercedes-Benz opens its first high-power charging stations this fall. Starting in October, the first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs will go into operation in Atlanta (USA), Chengdu (China) and Mannheim (Germany).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 7, 2023, 5:25 p.m.
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  Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is the first Mustang built to live on tarmac and play in the dirt

  Ford has unveiled the Mustang Mach-E Rally, a production-ready electric SUV that boasts rally-style aesthetics and numerous chassis enhancements for both on-road and off-road driving pleasure. Slated for release in 2024, this isn't a concept or rally vehicle but a fully road-legal offering.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 7, 2023, 5:08 p.m.
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  Avatr 12 unveiled as four-door electric coupe with up to 578 horsepower and 434 miles / 700 km of range

  The Avatr 12, a new electric vehicle from Avatr, a Chinese collaborative venture among Changan, CATL, and Huawei, made its debut in Munich, Germany. This marks the company’s initial foray into the European automotive scene.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 5, 2023, 6:15 p.m.
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  Clash of the elements: Lucid Air is slightly faster than an electric plane

  An unusual competition unfolded this week in Germany, pitting a Lucid Air electric car against an Elektra Solar electric plane in the 'E-Flight Challenge 2023'.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 1, 2023, 1:07 p.m.
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  Flaschenpost, a German online supermarket, buys 1,000 electric cars for its fleet

  Operating nationwide in Germany, the online supermarket Flaschenpost is transitioning its vehicle fleet to electric. By the end of 2023, about half of all delivery routes will be carried out using EVs.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 30, 2023, 1:22 p.m.
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  Hyundai Motor Group's subsidiary to manufacture fast-charging devices in-house

  Hyundai Motor Group, the conglomerate behind Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, is bringing the manufacturing of DC fast chargers in-house instead of solely depending on third-party suppliers. The initial rollout of 350-kilowatt DC fast chargers is slated for this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 30, 2023, 12:04 p.m.
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  Canoo LDV 190 is a new, longer electric van designed for increased payloads

  Electric vehicle startup Canoo Technologies has launched a new model in its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) series, dubbed the LDV 190. This version has a significantly larger cargo space compared to its sister model, the LDV 130, thanks to its extended body length.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 30, 2023, 11:16 a.m.
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  EV battery degradation: Study compared the performance of vehicles used with fast and slow charging

  Many electric vehicle (EV) owners often wonder about the long-term effects of DC fast charging on their car's high-voltage battery. Specifically, the question is whether frequent fast charging will substantially degrade the battery's capacity over time.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 30, 2023, 9:55 a.m.
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  Ford CEO says "no" to electric Mustang coupe, "could be" to hybrid

  Ford CEO Jim Farley stated in an interview with Bloomberg that a fully electric Mustang coupe is unlikely within the next 10 years, but a partially electrified model is possible and could be world-class.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 28, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
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  John Deere, Kreisel to manufacture batteries and chargers in USA

  Deere & Company, best known for its agricultural equipment, has selected a site in Kernersville, North Carolina, to build a 115,000-square-foot (10,700-square-meter) electric vehicle battery and charging station manufacturing facility. The factory will expand the production capacity of the company's Kreisel Electric subsidiary.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 23, 2023, 6:46 p.m.
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  German government cuts funding for electric vehicle purchases by 600 million euros in 2024

  The Federal Government has earmarked a total of 4.7 billion euros for electromobility in the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) for 2024. However, according to current information from the German Association of the Automotive Industry (ZDK), only just under €810 million of this amount is earmarked for the purchase of electric cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 23, 2023, 10:28 a.m.
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  Stellantis to invest $100 million in lithium mining project in California

  Automotive manufacturer Stellantis invests $100M+ to develop one of the world’s largest geothermal lithium projects, producing up to 300,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annually. Lithium from Hell's Kitchen will help Stellantis EVs qualify for U.S. consumer incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 22, 2023, 6:53 p.m.
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  Honda and Acura to Embrace Tesla's NACS, Following GM's Lead

  During a roundtable interview with Motor1.com, Noriya Kaihara, the President and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., confirmed that the company will be joining the NACS coalition. However, the exact timing for when the first Honda and Acura all-electric models will receive NACS charging inlets remains unclear.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 21, 2023, 2:11 p.m.
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  Chevrolet Bolt EV and other non-Tesla EVs can now be charged using the Tesla Universal Wall Connector.

  The Tesla Universal Wall Connector, which was recently introduced, is designed to charge all electric vehicles in North America regardless of their AC charging inlet, i.e., NACS or J1772.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 21, 2023, 11:20 a.m.
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  Mahindra Vision Thar.e 4x4 EV concept breaks the cover, European launch is possible

  Mahindra, an Indian automotive manufacturer, has introduced its futuristic electric off-road concept vehicle, the Vision Thar.e. This prototype reflects Mahindra's drive to shift towards electric-powered automobiles and expand into world markets such as mainland Europe and the United Kingdom.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 17, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
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  CATL, China's battery giant, unveils ultra-fast charging LFP battery that adds 400 km in 10 minutes

  CATL introduced the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery called Shenxing. It will be in mass production by the end of 2023 and commercially available in the first quarter of 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 16, 2023, 2:07 p.m.
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  Electric vehicle manufacturer Taiga Motors introduces its second electric jet ski model, the Orca Performance

  Taiga Motors, a Canadian manufacturer known for producing electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft, has introduced its second electric jet ski model called the Orca Performance. This new model offers a top speed of up to 100 km/h, has an output of up to 120 kW, and provides up to two hours of electric driving time on a single battery charge.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 15, 2023, 6:36 p.m.
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  MAHLE develops EV battery cooling plate inspired by corals

  German automotive supplier MAHLE has developed a new battery cooling plate inspired by natural bionic structures, particularly corals. This innovative design enhances the thermodynamic performance and structural-mechanical properties of the cooling plate.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 11, 2023, 10:47 a.m.
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  Sacrilege Motors Unveils Stunning Porsche 911 EV Conversion: 'Blackbird' Packs Tesla Power

  Sacrilege Motors, a company based in Connecticut, recently converted a 1992 Porsche 911 convertible into an electric vehicle (EV) called the Blackbird.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 10, 2023, 11:38 a.m.