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  From 10% to 80% in 10.5 minutes: Chinese EV maker Zeekr claims world's fastest-charging battery

  Zeekr, a Chinese car maker, says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including Tesla. The company made this claim during its 2025 product launch event.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 14, 2024, 9:16 a.m.
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  Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender costs $16,000, promises 152 extra miles, but steals bed space

  Tesla has come up with a new way to make its Cybertruck go farther. The company is now offering a range-extender battery pack that owners can order for $16,000.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 14, 2024, 8:05 a.m.
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  Renault Scenic E-Tech gives Tesla drivers a cheeky digital heads-up on its Model Y - beating the range and price of the Model Y

  Renault's getting cheeky with Tesla drivers in the UK. The French carmaker's launched a digital billboard campaign that pokes fun at Tesla Model Y owners while showing off its new Scenic E-Tech electric car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 13, 2024, 2:05 p.m.
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  New BMW app advises drivers on EV feasibility

  BMW has launched a new tool to help drivers decide if an electric vehicle fits their lifestyle. The carmaker's updated mobile app now includes an Electric Vehicle Analysis function, giving customers a practical way to assess their EV readiness.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 13, 2024, 12:33 p.m.
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  Jaguar to show EV concept in December, then stop selling new cars for a year

  Jaguar will stick to its plan to go all-electric next year, even though demand for electric vehicles isn't stable. The company will soon stop making all of its current cars and show off a new concept car that will set the tone for its future.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 13, 2024, 9:54 a.m.
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  Tesla Cybertruck Now Starting $100,000, More Than GMC Hummer EV

  Tesla has upped the price of its Cybertruck and taken away the cheapest option. The electric pickup now starts at $99,990, with the top-end Cyberbeast model costing $119,990.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 13, 2024, 9:36 a.m.
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  Mitsubishi Fuso to test eCanter with swappable batteries in Kyoto

  Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation is launching a public road demonstration of electric truck battery-swapping in Kyoto, Japan.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 12, 2024, 4:20 p.m.
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  Lynx DeLorean DMC-EV has high-tech interior, $250k price tag

  Lynx Motors has unveiled the price tag for its modern take on the classic DeLorean DMC-12. The new DeLorean DMC-EV will cost $249,999 and is set to hit the roads in 2025. Fans can secure their spot in line with a $2,500 deposit.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 12, 2024, 2:37 p.m.
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  Volvo Quietly Increases EX90 Price While Omitting LiDAR and Other Technology

  Volvo has jacked up the price of its upcoming all-electric EX90 in the U.S. and told customers some key features won't be ready at launch.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 12, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
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  ChargePoint Introduces Combined CCS and NACS Connector for EV Chargers

  ChargePoint, the largest electric vehicle charging network operator in the U.S., is rolling out a new plug that works with most battery-powered cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 12, 2024, 8:36 a.m.
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  Electrify America To Stop EV Owners From Charging To 100%, Will Penalize Overstayers

  Electrify America plans to shake things up at charging stations. The company will test a system that stops charging when electric vehicles hit 85% battery capacity. They'll also charge drivers who stay too long after that point.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 12, 2024, 8:14 a.m.
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  Porsche Taycan prototype breaks wireless EV charging record

  Wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs) may soon become a reality, thanks to a significant breakthrough by the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in collaboration with Volkswagen.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
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  In South Korea, a Mercedes-Benz EV explodes in a parking garage, sending 23 people to the hospital

  A Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan recently caught fire in a parking garage in Incheon, South Korea, leading to extensive damage and a significant emergency response. The blaze damaged 140 cars and prompted the evacuation of 100 people.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2024, 3:44 p.m.
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  Rolls-Royce's latest one-off is extremely yellow

  Rolls-Royce introduced a one-off version of the Spectre EV called the Semaphore. Only one Spectre Semaphore to be built worldwide.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2024, 12:10 p.m.
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  Pricing for the electric Dodge Charger is official. It isn't cheap

  The announcement was made today, revealing prices starting at $61,950 for the Charger Daytona R/T and going up to $75,185 for the Charger Daytona Scat Pack. Muscle car enthusiasts have shown a keen interest in how these new electric models compare to Dodge's traditional gas-powered vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2024, 11:15 a.m.
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  Tesla is testing Supercharging at a power of more than 300 kW

  Tesla is testing higher charging speeds at some of its Superchargers in the US. Drivers have seen charging rates of over 320 kilowatts, way above the usual 250 kilowatts.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2024, 4:47 p.m.
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  Fiat wants to integrate charging cables into electric cars the way they are in vacuum cleaners

  Fiat will add built-in charging cables to their electric vehicles next year. The Stellantis brand wants to make AC charging easier for drivers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2024, 2:51 p.m.
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  The cost of EV battery packs has been reduced by 90 percent from 2008 to 2023

  The cost of electric vehicle battery packs has dropped dramatically over the past 15 years. The U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office reports a 90% decrease in the average cost of lithium-ion battery packs for light-duty electric vehicles between 2008 and 2023.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
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  Ford Mustang Mach-E drives record 569 miles on a single charge

  A Ford Mustang Mach-E has gone the extra mile - or 569 of them, to be exact. Bridgestone and Webfleet say they've set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2024, 9:31 a.m.
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  The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona has a new fake engine sound, more like a V8

  Dodge gets ready to make some noise with its electric Charger Daytona. The car company will share more details about the EV this Friday, including an updated exhaust soundscape.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 6, 2024, 4:57 p.m.