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  Sacrilege Motors Unveils Stunning Porsche 911 EV Conversion: 'Blackbird' Packs Tesla Power

  Sacrilege Motors, a company based in Connecticut, recently converted a 1992 Porsche 911 convertible into an electric vehicle (EV) called the Blackbird.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 10, 2023, 11:38 a.m.
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  Japan to Introduce Stricter Standards for Fast-Charging Stations on Highways

  The Japanese government is set to implement new regulations aimed at significantly improving the capacity of fast-charging stations along highways by the end of the decade. As part of this plan, the current average charging power of 40 kW will more than double to 90 kW.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2023, 4:45 p.m.
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  Eight diesel and hybrid double-decker buses to be converted to all-electric in South Wales

  In the UK, electric drive specialist Equipmake is working with bus operator Newport Transport to repower eight of the operator's diesel and hybrid double-decker buses with Equipmake's electric drive technology.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2023, 9:55 a.m.
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  QuantumScape Prepares for Rapid Adoption of Solid-State Batteries for Electric Vehicles

  QuantumScape, a US American solid-state battery specialist, is planning to bring its first commercial product to the market as quickly as possible. The company is working closely with a potential launch customer from the automotive industry for this purpose.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 3, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
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  Green Milestones: Austrian Post to Achieve All-Electric Deliveries in Salzburg by 2024

  Austrian Post is planning to deliver all letters, parcels, and postal items in Salzburg, Austria, using electric vehicles, making the deliveries CO2-free.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 1, 2023, 1:59 p.m.
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  Class Action Lawsuit Targets Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis Over Allegedly Overheating EV Charging Ports

  Law firm Hagens Berman (HB) has filed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, alleging that their vehicles have seriously defective charging ports. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 28, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
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  Recurrent Data Reveals Tesla's Real-World Range Can Differ Significantly from EPA Estimates

  There can be significant differences between the manufacturer-estimated range, EPA range (Environmental Protection Agency), and real-world range of electric vehicles, particularly Tesla models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 28, 2023, 11:05 a.m.
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  The world's first Porsche Charging Lounge has been opened

  Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations along Europe’s most important routes, with a "premium charging experience". As a pilot site, the first Porsche Charging Lounge has been opened outside Bingen am Rhein in Germany.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 27, 2023, 7:48 p.m.
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  Mitsubishi Fuso & Ample to test quick truck battery swap technology

  Mitsubishi Fuso (MFTBS) and Ample are partnering to test battery swap technology for electric trucks in Japan. The pilot project involves equipping a Fuso eCanter with modular batteries that can be automatically replaced at Ample stations within five minutes.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 27, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
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  Seven Major Automakers Unite to Create New EV Charging Network in North America

  BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are forming a joint venture to create a new public EV charging network in North America.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 26, 2023, 8:09 p.m.
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  The world's first flying electric car heads to U.S. dealerships as it racks up $750 million in pre-orders

  Alef Aeronautics has developed the world's first flying electric car, called "Model A," with vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) capabilities. "Model A" received legal approval and a Special Airworthiness Certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take flight in the US.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 26, 2023, 1:10 p.m.
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  Microlino all-electric light vehicle to be launched in France with prices starting at 22,990 euros

  The Swiss automotive company Micro Mobility now offers its all-electric lightweight vehicle Microlino in France, with the first vehicles to be delivered in the coming weeks. The small electric vehicle is already available in Germany and Switzerland.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 25, 2023, 2:49 p.m.
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  Nissan joins the club of Tesla's NACS charger adopters

  Nissan has joined the growing ranks of automakers that have announced they will adopt the North American Charging Standard plug in the U.S. and Canada. As of 2025, the automaker’s electric vehicles will come equipped with the Tesla-style plug.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 20, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
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  Webasto and Danfoss Editron electrify a giant Dieseko drill for the first time

  The Woltman 90DRe weighs 90 tons and can drive piles up to 36 meters into the ground by drilling or driving. The number of batteries is designed to provide enough power for an average working day on the job site.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 19, 2023, 1:34 p.m.
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  Greece plans to order 250 electric buses for the cities of Athens and Thessaloniki

  Greece’s government wants to order the first 250 electric buses for Athens and Thessaloniki. Soon, it will launch another tender for 400 electric buses. The manufacturer for the first round has already been chosen.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 18, 2023, 1:07 p.m.
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  Oil giant ExxonMobil's new ad looks a lot like a veiled anti-EV commercial

  ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, has launched a new brand campaign for its Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil brand titled "Breaking Free."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 18, 2023, 12:06 p.m.
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  Blue Bird unveils next-generation 77-seat electric school bus with 196 kWh battery

  Electric school bus maker Blue Bird has unveiled its next-generation Vision electric school. It has more range and more room for passengers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 17, 2023, 1:12 p.m.
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  Electreon to build France's first highway with wireless charging for vehicles in motion

  Electreon, an Israeli company specializing in inductive charging of electric vehicles in motion, has received its first order in France. It will equip a section of the A10 highway southwest of Paris with its Wireless Electric Road System (ERS).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 17, 2023, 11:10 a.m.
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  Aston Martin's upcoming EV will feature Pirelli Cyber Tires that can communicate with the vehicle's computer

  Aston Martin plans to launch four electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years, with the first one expected to arrive in 2025. The first Aston Martin electric model will use Pirelli's Cyber Tire system, which features sensors in the tires that communicate with the vehicle's computers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 17, 2023, 10:12 a.m.
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  Special Thermal Cloak helps EVs run at peak performance

  Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed an all-season thermal coat that can cool an electric vehicle by 8°C on a hot day and warm it by 6.8°C at night. In this way, the battery of a parked EV is kept in an optimal temperature range and suffers less from seasonal fluctuations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 14, 2023, 1:29 p.m.