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  Electric Toyota Land Cruiser? It will be a reality

  Toyota has announced a number of new vehicles ahead of the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. One of them is a concept version of an all-electric SUV. The novelty has been given the name Toyota Land Cruiser Se.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 23, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
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  Honda will test removable battery in electric van concept

  Honda unveiled the MEV-Van concept, an experimental all-electric version of the N-Van light commercial vehicle equipped with removable batteries. The concept will be tested in cooperation with Yamato Transport, Japan's largest door-to-door delivery company.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 6:06 p.m.
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  China tightens export controls on battery graphite. This will affect the EV industry

  China tightened export controls on some categories of graphite to "safeguard national security and interests". Graphite is an essential ingredient in EV battery parts, so the move will affect the EV and battery industry, according to industry analysts.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 5:55 p.m.
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  Next-generation Audi A4 goes electric with 400 miles / 640 km range and over 500 hp in performance version

  This is the end of the road for the Audi A4 as we know it. The A4 will switch to an all-electric powertrain three decades after its introduction, reports Autocar.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 3:46 p.m.
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  Tesla's next-generation EV will be 'much more conventional' than Cybertruck, says Musk

  Elon Musk revealed some details about an all-new electric vehicle during Tesla's Q3 2023 earnings call. At least it will be more conventional than the Cybertruck.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
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  BMW will launch a budget-friendly electric model. Like the "old i3", but not so weird

  BMW is reportedly developing a spiritual successor to the i3. A compact electric entry-level model, but without the controversial styling of the past i3.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
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  Toyota switches to Tesla's NACS charging standard

  Toyota is the latest automaker to announce that it will offer its electric vehicles with Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) starting in 2025. That's the same year its first U.S.-made electric vehicle will roll off the assembly line in Kentucky.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
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  Frankfurt Airport launches bi-directional charging trial to turn electric vehicles into mobile energy storage units

  At Frankfurt Airport, the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles will be used bidirectionally in the future. The airport operator, Fraport, is receiving support from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology to bring the idea to regular operation.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2023, 3:05 p.m.
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  Stella Terra, the world's first solar-powered off-road car, completes 1,000 km desert journey

  The student team Solar Team Eindhoven has reached the end of its 1,000-kilometer test drive from northern Morocco to the Sahara with the off-road solar car Stella Terra.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2023, 2:45 p.m.
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  Ford Mustang Mach-E finally gets overheating battery hardware fix

  Ford Mustang Mach-E is finally receiving a fix for its overheating battery issue. Initially, in 2022, Ford attempted to address this problem with a software solution. However, persistent issues have led to the implementation of a dedicated hardware fix, specifically targeting GT and Extended Range models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2023, 1:24 p.m.
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  New details of the future Lancia flagship

  Lancia has revealed more details about its upcoming flagship. The car will arrive in 2026 and will be the second of three planned as part of a "brand renaissance".

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2023, 12:26 p.m.
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  Tesla has confirmed that it will begin delivering the Cybertruck to customers in late November

  Exciting news for Tesla fans. The long-awaited Cybertruck deliveries are finally starting on November 30th. Elon Musk's EV company initially has the capacity to build 125,000 Cybertrucks per year at its factory in Texas.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
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  Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition goes from concept to reality

  Hyundai has launched a limited-run Disney-themed Ioniq 5, although it lacks the digital grille seen in the concept version. The reveal took place during Disney100 Night's "Dancing with the Stars" event

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 18, 2023, 12:19 p.m.
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  Renault transforms 12-ton diesel truck into electric vehicle

  Renault Trucks has successfully turned an old 12-ton diesel vehicle into a battery-powered electric truck. The French firm now plans to register the converted truck and ensure it meets existing regulations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 18, 2023, 11:11 a.m.
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  Chery Omoda 5 EV unveiled with 61 kWh battery and 204 hp

  Chery has unveiled updated photos and information about the Omoda 5 EV at the Geneva/Qatar Motor Show, ahead of its European debut and other global markets next year. The electric vehicle will also be available along with its gasoline counterpart.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 17, 2023, 3:19 p.m.
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  All-electric Citro?n ?-C3 unveiled with 320km WLTP range and 23,300 Euros price tag

  320 km range ?-C3 to be offered at a net price starting at 23,300 Euros as Citro?n aggressively ramps up its mission to make all-electric mobility accessible to a wider audience. Citro?n promises even more affordable 200 km range ?-C3 to come by 2025, starting at 19,990 Euros.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 17, 2023, 2:37 p.m.
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  Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy in Sweden

  Volta Trucks, a maker of electric trucks, announced on Tuesday that it's filing for bankruptcy in Sweden due to difficulties at suppliers made it hard for the startup to raise funds.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 17, 2023, 1:45 p.m.
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  Volvo SuperTruck 2 built with maximum focus on efficiency

  Volvo is breaking new ground in the electric semi-truck sector with its SuperTruck 2 concept, positioning itself as one of the most energy-efficient trucks globally. The only remaining step is to put it into production.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 13, 2023, 5:13 p.m.
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  Infiniti signals first foray into electric vehicles with Vision Qe concept teaser

  Infiniti is set to unveil its inaugural all-electric model through the Vision Qe concept on October 24. The upcoming EV will serve as a blueprint for the automaker's future designs and is slated to be introduced along with "several stunning new models."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 13, 2023, 1:05 p.m.
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  Lexus registers four new names in Europe, possibly signaling future electric vehicles

  Lexus has recently trademarked the names LF-ZA, LF-ZC, LF-ZL, and LF-ZV in Europe, further indicating the brand's commitment to an electric future.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 13, 2023, 12:51 p.m.