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  Lexus mulls creating its own EV charging infrastructure in Japan, inspired by Tesla

  Lexus is considering setting up its own electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Japan, similar to Tesla's approach, to encourage domestic consumers to opt for its electric cars. Lexus CEO Takashi Watanabe told journalists that if they can attract Japanese buyers, it should be possible to do the same globally.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 26, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
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  2024 Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra offer faster cold-weather charging in Japan

  Toyota and Subaru have unveiled a set of updates for the 2024 model year of their bZ4X and Solterra electric vehicles in Japan, emphasizing enhanced charging speeds in cold weather conditions. The Toyota bZ4X also adds more standard features, while the Subaru Solterra sees improvements to its safety package.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 26, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
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  Honda and GM cancel plans to jointly develop low-cost EVs

  In a surprising move, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe announced that the $5 billion deal with General Motors to jointly develop affordable electric SUVs has been canceled.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
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  Lexus LF-ZL is a preview of flagship electric SUV with spacious cabin and heaps of technology

  The Lexus LF-ZL was recently showcased alongside another EV concept, the LF-ZC, at the Japan Mobility Show. This concept SUV could serve as a precursor to an upcoming production model that's likely to sit higher in the luxury hierarchy compared to the LF-ZC.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2023, 1:20 p.m.
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  Toyota unveils FT-Se, fueling speculation of MR2 comeback

  Following a teaser of an electric sports car concept last week, Toyota has formally debuted its FT-Se model at the current Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo. The vehicle serves as a conceptual preview for what could be a sports car in Toyota's carbon-neutral future.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2023, 12:34 p.m.
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  Nissan unveils Hyper Force: An electric hypercar with GT-R elements and 1,341 horsepower

  Nissan has just pulled the curtain back on the Hyper Force, a fully electric sports car boasting 1,341 horsepower (1,000 kW). While the automaker doesn't overtly connect it to their GT-R lineage, the similarities are unmistakable, right down to the backlit, pixel-style emblem.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2023, 11:59 a.m.
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  Subaru unveils electric Sport Mobility concept, possibly hinting at electrified BRZ

  At the Japan Mobility Show, Subaru presented an electric coupe known as the Sport Mobility concept.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
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  Honda makes a splash with electric Prelude Concept at Japan Mobility Show

  Instead of unveiling the much-speculated NSX successor, Honda surprised the audience at the Japan Mobility Show by bringing back a familiar name from its sports car lineup: the updated Prelude Concept.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2023, 10:55 a.m.
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  Toyota's FT-3e: A practical electric crossover with external displays

  The Japan Mobility Show is officially underway and Toyota has used the event to unveil the new FT-3e concept. The newcomer is an electric crossover with edgy styling and a minimalist cabin.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2023, 10:40 a.m.
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  GM delays expansion of electric pickup truck production

  General Motors is delaying production of two all-electric pickups at the Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan by a full year, idling the plant at the end of this year and transferring about 1,000 workers to other GM facilities in the state.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 24, 2023, 3:04 p.m.
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  Employees drive stock Rivian R1T to first EV victory in 1,600-mile Rebelle Rally

  A pair of Rivian employees driving a stock R1T won this year’s Rebelle Rally, the women-only 1,600-mile off-road course where GPS navigation is forbidden.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 24, 2023, 12:39 p.m.
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  Refreshed Hyundai Ioniq 5 caught on spy shots during testing

  The Hyundai Ioniq 5, which originally launched in February 2021, is already on track for a design update. The refreshed model is anticipated to be unveiled by mid-next year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 24, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
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  Ionity offers unlimited free charging for Rimac Nevera hypercar owners across Europe

  Ionity is offering owners of a specific EV model free charging for eight years at all its HPC stations in 24 European countries. The catch of this tempting offer is that it only applies to the Rimac Nevera e-hypercar, which costs more than two million euros and will be produced in a series of only 150 units.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 24, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
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  Mercedes EQS SUV extends range to up to 720 km

  It's official now: The new price list for the Mercedes EQS SUV in Germany shows a usable battery size of 118.8 kWh. Previously, all versions were equipped with a 108-kWh battery. As a result, the longest-range version, the 450+, will now achieve an impressive 720 km instead of the previous 671 km on a single charge.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 24, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
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  GAC Aion Hyper HT launched with up to 335 hp and 479 miles / 770 km on a single charge

  GAC Aion has officially unveiled the new Hyper HT SUV, just a week after images of the intriguing EV first appeared online. It will be sold alongside the Hyper GT and Hyper SSR in GAC Aion's 'Hyper' range of models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 24, 2023, 10:07 a.m.
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  Hyundai orders first battery cells from Samsung SDI

  Hyundai Motor Company has ordered battery cells for electric cars from Samsung SDI for the first time. This marks the expansion of its supplier base from LG Energy Solution and SK On.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 23, 2023, 2:50 p.m.
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  New Toyota quad-engine off-roader made for the Moon and space

  Virtually all domestic automakers will have a strong presence at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, including Toyota with its electric Land Cruiser and a small pickup truck. While all of the other concepts are designed for use on Earth, this off-roader prototype is a two-seater EV designed for space.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 23, 2023, 12:19 p.m.
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  Mid-size electric pickup truck Toyota EPU seems not far from production

  Toyota has announced a number of new vehicles ahead of the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. One of them is a next-generation midsize pickup truck concept with a monocoque body, the EPU.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 23, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
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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.