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  Nissan North America to recall thousands of Ariya electric vehicles due to risk of short circuits

  Nissan North America is recalling 9,813 2023 Ariya electric vehicles due to a drive motor-related software issue. The Japanese automaker filed reports with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the potential defect.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 9, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
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  DS Automobiles to go all-electric from 2024

  DS Automobiles is accelerating its energy transition. Starting in 2024, all new models from the French premium luxury carmaker will be 100% electric.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 6, 2023, 2:53 p.m.
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  Kia to use Tesla's NACS charging connector in the U.S. starting in 2024

  Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to build the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port into new electric vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to enable EV owners to use a significantly greater number of high-speed chargers than currently available to them.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 6, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
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  Hyundai to use Tesla's NACS charging connector in the U.S. starting in 2024

  Hyundai announced it will switch to Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles starting in late 2024, giving owners access to Tesla's massive charger network.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 5, 2023, 4:49 p.m.
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  Toyota's electric vehicles in the US to be powered by LG Energy Solution batteries

  LG Energy Solution to supply Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel NCMA battery modules annually starting in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 5, 2023, 4:33 p.m.
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  General Motors is returning to Europe with its $90,000 Cadillac EV

  After years of losses, US carmaker General Motors largely left the European market in 2017. But now the company is returning with the launch of the Cadillaq Lyriq electric SUV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 5, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
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  2024 Skoda Enyaq vRS becomes the company's fastest and most powerful vehicle

  For the 2024 model year, the Skoda Enyaq vRS offers 335 hp from its dual electric motors and a range of up to 547 km (340 miles) per charge.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2023, 4:05 p.m.
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  Bedeo's technology transforms diesel vans into electric on-demand

  Boasting a distance capacity of up to 117 kilometers (73 miles) using two in-wheel motors, Bedeo aims to transform diesel-powered delivery vans into environmentally friendly plug-in hybrid vehicles that serve fleet managers efficiently.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2023, 1:18 p.m.
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  Toyota and Suzuki allegedly partnering for 2025 mini electric SUV

  Seemingly, it's set to be the commercial adaptation of the Toyota bZ Small Crossover Concept from last year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2023, 12:39 p.m.
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  Porsche Macan EV captured with minimal camouflage in new photos

  Recent spy images reveal the Porsche Macan EV clad in minimal camouflage. While there's still a bit of cover, these photos offer a clearer view of the car compared to past snapshots. The official unveiling is slated for 2024, aligning with the timeline for completing the vehicle's development.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2023, 12:21 p.m.
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  Plug-in car market share in Norway reaches record 93% in September 2023

  Tesla Model Y had an outstanding month of sales in Norway with 2,476 units registered in September, making it the best-selling car with a 20.5% market share.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 3, 2023, 4:12 p.m.
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  10 companies awarded to build 8,000 DC fast chargers in Germany

  Germany’s Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) has successfully completed the first tender for the German fast-charging network Deutschlandnetz.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 2, 2023, 2:39 p.m.
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  Tesla and MG dominating EV boom in Europe

  Traditional automakers like Volkswagen, Ford, Citro?n, Peugeot, and Hyundai experienced market share losses in the face of competition from Tesla and MG.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 2, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
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  2024 Honda Prologue EV to offer 300-mile range, price under $50,000

  Honda has disclosed further information on its 2024 Prologue, tailored for the North American audience, emphasizing that its dual-motor AWD setup will generate roughly 288 hp.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
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  New Peugeot E-208 EV now available from 36,775 Euros

  The latest Peugeot 208 is now available across Europe, including its updated all-electric version. Sharing many similarities with the Opel Corsa, this updated 208 comes with a distinctive design, the i-Cockpit interface and the latest driver assistance technologies from Stellantis' parent company.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 28, 2023, 5:13 p.m.
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  Kia Ray EV gets 6,000 pre-orders in Korea, starts at $20,400

  Kia unveiled its new entry-level urban EV on Thursday. As its cheapest electric model, the Kia Ray EV has received 6,000 pre-orders in Korea with a starting price of around $20,400 (27.35 million won).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2023, 12:42 p.m.
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  Turns out the VW ID.4 makes weird "space" noises during software update

  When the ID.4 receives an update, it loses connection to the sensors and can't determine if it needs to give a pedestrian warning, hence the bizarre sounds like an alien invasion.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 25, 2023, 2:54 p.m.
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  Jaguar gains access to 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers in North America for its current and future customers

  Jaguar has signed an agreement with Tesla to provide access to 12,000+ Superchargers for its current and future customers using the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 22, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
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  Polestar 3 designer criticizes modern potato-shaped cars

  Polestar 3 exterior design manager Nahum Escobedo is not a big fan of over-reliance on aerodynamics to maximize range. He also thinks excessive ambient lighting makes a car's interior look like a miniature Las Vegas.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 3:53 p.m.
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  Hyundai Casper tiny EV spotted in Europe hides funky styling

  Spy photographers have snapped images of the Hyundai Casper electric vehicle on European roads. The compact EV, known for its unconventional style, aims to rival the Fiat 500 and VW e-up!, but won't pose a threat to Hyundai's own i10.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 2:17 p.m.