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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.
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  Introducing the 2024 Peugeot E-3008: An all-electric coupe-SUV

  The upcoming compact electric coupe-SUV will feature three different electric powertrain choices and promises a maximum driving range of 700 km (435 miles).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 8, 2023, 5:28 p.m.
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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.