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  Audi pushes Q6 e-tron release to next year

  Audi has officially pushed back the debut of its Q6 e-tron to next year, contrary to initial plans to unveil it in 2023. The German automaker confirmed in a media statement that the electric SUV is now expected to make its first appearance in March 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:39 a.m.
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  Hertz is putting fewer electric cars on the road than it had planned

  In late 2021, Hertz announced that it would buy 100,000 Teslas to expand its electric car rental fleet, but so far it's limited to just 35,000. And here's why.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
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  After losing $36,000 on every EV sold in Q3, Ford cuts EV investment

  Ford Motor Company's Q3 financial results show escalating losses in their electric vehicle (EV) division, mainly due to a decrease in consumer demand and an ongoing price competition instigated by Tesla earlier this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:06 a.m.
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  ADAC tests ID.3 by not following VW recommendations for battery operation

  The German ADAC, Europe's largest automobile association, conducted extensive tests on Volkswagen's ID.3, covering over 100,000 kilometers. The vehicle's high-voltage battery maintained 93% of its net capacity.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 9:54 a.m.
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  Kia Australia partners with local company to reuse, repurpose and recycle EV batteries

  Kia Australia is taking steps to extend the lifespan of batteries in its electric vehicles by forming a collaboration with a domestic company that specializes in battery reuse, repurposing, and recycling.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 2:05 p.m.
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  The Wuling Mini EV Cabrio is weirdly impractical yet utterly charming

  Electric convertibles are rare, but if you live in China, you can look at the Wuling Mini EV. Priced at about $14,000, it holds the title for the world's most affordable electric open-top.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 11:44 a.m.
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  Volvo EX30 to be built in Europe from 2025 after 'strong demand

  Volvo Cars announced today that the all-new all-electric Volvo EX30 will be produced at the Ghent plant in Belgium from 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 11:25 a.m.
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  Mercedes EQA & EQB now available for order in Europe

  Mercedes-Benz has opened orders in Europe for the update versions of the EQA and EQB electric models. Unveiled in August, the new editions of the two EVs are priced at a similar level to their predecessors.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 26, 2023, 1:56 p.m.
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  Stellantis and Orano to recover materials from dead lithium-ion batteries

  Stellantis N.V. and Orano today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture for recycling end-of-life electric vehicle batteries and scrap from gigafactories in Enlarged Europe and North America.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 26, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
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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.