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  Volta Trucks Receives European Certification for Its All-Electric 16-Tonne Volta Zero Vehicle

  Volta Trucks has obtained the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle, marking a major milestone in the company's production journey.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 3:08 p.m.
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  London Electric Vehicle Company Reaches Production of 10,000th Electric Taxi

  London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has achieved a significant milestone with the production of its 10,000th electric taxi at its Ansty factory in Coventry, UK. This marks the company's progress towards becoming a leading zero-carbon mobility technology company, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 2:33 p.m.
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  Polestar Unveils Limited-Edition BST 230 with More Focus on Performance Design Details

  Polestar has introduced the limited-edition Polestar 2 BST edition 230, which is the second special model after the BST edition 270. The vehicle features a dual-motor electric powertrain that delivers 469 horsepower (350 kilowatts) and 501 pound-feet (680 Newton-meters) of torque.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
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  Hyundai Revealed an Automatic Charging Robot that Connects and Disconnects Itself From Electric Vehicles

  Hyundai Motor Group has introduced an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EV), capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it once the charging session is complete. The Korean automaker has released a YouTube video showcasing its capabilities.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 22, 2023, 12:08 p.m.
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  Ford Prepares to Launch Europe-Exclusive Electric SUV Based on VW’s MEB Architecture

  Ford has announced plans to launch the all-electric Ford Explorer EV in Europe later this year. The SUV was designed specifically with European buyers in mind and shares the Volkswagen Group's MEB architecture with the Volkswagen ID.4. It will be the first Ford to be built in Germany at its new EV plant in Cologne.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 21, 2023, 2:38 p.m.
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  Kia EV9 EV gets a sibling called EV5 Concept

  Kia has unveiled the EV5 compact crossover as a concept vehicle that features several significant portions of the EV9 but adds new and distinct styling cues to provide a glimpse into the manufacturer's future direction. The EV5 was introduced during the company's Chinese EV Day.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 21, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
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  7-Eleven Plans to Build 7Charge Fast-Charging Network for EVs in North America

  US retail group 7-Eleven has announced plans to construct its own fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada under the new brand 7Charge. This is expected to become "one of the largest and most compatible EV fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America".

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 20, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
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  Charging The Audi Q4 e-tron Gets a Major Boost with New OTA Update

  Audi has rolled out an over-the-air (OTA) update for its Q4 e-tron electric crossover providing better charging capabilities and other key features to enhance the vehicle's overall performance.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 20, 2023, 1:31 p.m.
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  Volvo Trucks Delivers First Heavy Electric Truck to Africa

  Volvo Trucks marks another milestone in the shift to sustainable transport by delivering its first heavy electric truck to Morocco. This makes it the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to operate commercially in Africa.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 20, 2023, 12:12 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Unveils Plans for Revolutionary Affordable Electric Car - The ID.1

  Volkswagen recently introduced a new electric hatchback called the ID.2all. Along with this, they made an announcement that they will also create a smaller EV that will be priced at less than 20,000 euros, which is around 21,220 US dollars based on current rates.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 16, 2023, 11:20 a.m.
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  Volkswagen ID. 2all Concept: 226 hp, up to 450 km on a single charge and all of this with starting price less than 25,000 euros

  Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. 2all concept, an all-electric hatchback that will cost less than ?25,000. The car is part of the company's ambitious plan to launch ten new electric models by 2026, with the aim of achieving an electric car share of 80% in Europe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 15, 2023, 11:51 p.m.
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  2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV to have bidirectional charging capabilities

  The 2024 models of the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV will have bidirectional charging capabilities, according to a report from Automotive News. GMC will add the feature to the already-extensive list of standard features, offering upgraded 19.2-kilowatt Level 2 charging on specific model grades, enabling the vehicle to charge faster and send up to 6 kW to other electric cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 15, 2023, 12:52 p.m.
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  Ford Teases a New VW-based Electric Crossover

  One week from now, Ford will unveil its new electric crossover for Europe, a unique offering that uses Volkswagen underpinnings. The automaker has released a new teaser video that shows the car in motion traversing different scenic landscapes, but the boxy model remains shrouded in mystery.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 15, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
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  Kia Unveils its First Three-Row Electric Flagship SUV, the EV9

  Kia Corporation has taken the wraps off its first three-row electric flagship SUV, the Kia EV9, with striking designs inside and out. The EV9 embodies Kia's "Opposites United" design philosophy, which combines elements of nature and modernity to create a harmonious whole.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 15, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
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  Porsche Officially Announces Electric Cayenne SUV Coming After 2025

  Porsche has officially announced an electric version of its Cayenne SUV will hit the market after the Macan EV and electric 718. The announcement was made by chairman Oliver Blume during the Annual Press Conference 2023 event.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 13, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
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  Ford Recalls F-150 Lightning Trucks Due to Battery Issue That Halted Production

  Ford has issued a recall for 18 of its 2023 model-year F-150 Lightning trucks due to a potentially defective battery cell issue that recently brought production to a halt at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 13, 2023, 1:35 p.m.
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  Tesla Model S and X Receive Updates for 2023, Including Ultra Red Paint and Optional Round Steering Wheel

  Tesla has announced a series of updates to its Model S and Model X electric vehicles for 2023, which include new Ultra Red paint, a glass roof, beefier brakes, and a traditional round steering wheel.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 10, 2023, 12:52 p.m.
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  Ford Introduces Its First All-Electric School Bus Based on the E-Transit Van

  Ford has unveiled its first all-electric Type A school bus based on the E-Transit van during Work Truck Week 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The vehicle, which is the first from a “full line automaker,” can help cut emissions nationwide and increase Ford’s market share. Incentives could make the zero-emission vehicle nearly free for many school districts.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 10, 2023, 12:41 p.m.
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  Nissan's iconic Skyline badge to adorn electric SUV in 2025

  Nissan's Skyline badge will be used on an electric SUV when the current car is retired in 2025, according to Best Car magazine. The new model will be sold in North America and could offer more than 400 hp from a pair of electric motors.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 10, 2023, 12:12 p.m.
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  2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV US-pricing revealed with an intriguing twist

  Mercedes-Benz unveils US pricing for its 2023 EQE SUV, which will be available for purchase starting this spring. The SUV comes in three powertrain options, the 350+, 350 4Matic, and 500 4Matic.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 9, 2023, 10:56 a.m.