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  Fiat Topolino Micro EV starts at $8,000 in Italy

  Fiat has opened orders for the all-new Topolino in Italy, with prices starting at ?7,544 ($8,065) for the closed-roof model. Citroen Ami's sibling is also available with monthly payments of $42, the equivalent of a monthly public transportation pass in Italy.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
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  Prototype of the Nissan Ariya Nismo spotted testing at the N?rburgring

  A new set of spy photos from the N?rburgring shows an Ariya EV turning laps, but it's not any of the versions we've seen so far. Body tweaks combined with sticky tires and a lowered stance suggest this is a sporty Ariya Nismo.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, noon
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  2024 Mini Countryman EV to debut in North America, with deliveries to begin at the end of next year

  First unveiled in Europe earlier this month at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, the third-generation Countryman, now fully electrified, marked this year's Climate Week NYC. The EV was featured on a special panel entitled "Driving Forward: The Transforming of Future Mobility," hosted by Mini's Urban-X technology startup platform at Newlab at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 10:28 a.m.
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  Schiphol, the Netherlands' largest airport, will open a huge EV rental station in 2024

  In the Netherlands, Schiphol Airport is converting one of its parking garages into an electric vehicle rental center. The roofs of the designated buildings will be covered with solar panels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 3:08 p.m.
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  New spy photos show electric Porsche Boxster with dual-screen dashboard design

  The debut of Porsche's inaugural all-electric 718 Boxster is set for 2025, but we've already caught glimpses of pre-production models being tested in varied conditions. Today, we bring you the first undercover images that offer a peek into the vehicle's nearly unmasked interior.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 9:06 p.m.
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  Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo sets a new record for the greatest altitude change by an electric car: 5,573.9 metres

  The Porsche Taycan has secured a new Guinness World Record after completing an extreme, 2,783-kilometre journey that saw it go from the lowest natural point in China to the top of one of the world’s highest national highways.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 16, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
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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.