Industry

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  VW, Audi, Porsche to use NACS connectors in 2025

  VW, Audi, and Porsche have all committed to using the Tesla-developed NACS (North American Charging Standard) connector starting in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
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  Nikola founder Trevor Milton gets 4 years in prison for fraud

  Trevor Milton, the former CEO of Nikola, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for fraud. The sentence includes a $1 million fine, restitution and additional probation. For now, however, Milton remains free on bail as he appeals the conviction.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
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  Nio to launch entry-level Firefly brand in Europe in 2025

  Nio plans to launch its long-awaited Firefly sub-brand in Europe in 2025. The brand is expected to compete with more mature, established automakers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 10:19 a.m.
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  Bentley has launched a special version of honey called the Black label

  British marque celebrates five years of honey bees at Crewe headquarters. Just over 500 jars of Black Edition Label honey collected from the two oldest hives.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
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  Walmart Canada deploys first electric semi-trucks

  Three Freightliner eCascadia battery electric semi-trucks will operate out of the retailer's food distribution center in Surrey, which was designed as a hub for the retailer's alternative fuel vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2023, 9:56 a.m.
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  Porsche Macan sales to stop in EU over cybersecurity rules

  Typically, stricter emissions rules kill off cars in the European Union. But that's not why the gasoline-powered Macan is about to be axed in the EU. Porsche has to pull the plug on its smallest crossover because it can't meet upcoming cybersecurity regulations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 2:42 p.m.
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  Rivian to Supply Fleet Vehicles for AT&T in 2024

  In early 2024, AT&T will start receiving fleet vehicles from Rivian as part of a new pilot program, marking a significant step for both companies.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 2:14 p.m.
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  Tesla to recall nearly all of its cars sold in the U.S. due to Autopilot safety flaws

  The recall affects more than two million vehicles and includes the Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y with Autosteer. The automaker will fix the problem with an over-the-air software update.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 14, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
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  China Achieves Record 1 Million Plug-In Vehicle Wholesale Sales in One Month

  For the first time in history, over one million wholesale sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) were recorded in China.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 13, 2023, 6:49 p.m.
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  Inside Hyundai's Futuristic Ioniq 5 Factory in Singapore

  Hyundai's electric vehicle (EV) plant in Singapore paints a picture of a futuristic utopia. The facility buzzes with advanced technology - Boston Dynamics' robot dog, Spot, roams for quality control, robotic arms precisely assemble parts, and autonomous vehicles shuffle components across the plant.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 13, 2023, 2:35 p.m.
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  Volvo opens 50 DC fast chargers at 15 U.S. Starbucks stores

  Volvo Car USA and Starbucks have followed through on their plans to open the first public electric-vehicle fast charging network located at some of the coffee company’s U.S. stores.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 12, 2023, 2:14 p.m.
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  Consumer Reports named the most reliable cars and brands on the American market in 2023

  Toyota and Lexus dominated Consumer Reports' list of the most reliable cars and brands of 2023. The surprise is the Mini, which made a surprise appearance in third place.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 11, 2023, 4:58 p.m.
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  Stellantis EVs to use Ample's battery swapping technology

  Stellantis and Ample will collaborate to develop technology to replace a depleted electric vehicle battery with a charged one in five minutes.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 11, 2023, 10:42 a.m.
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  Zeekr has officially launched in Europe

  EV brand Zeekr has started delivering its 001 shooting brake model to its first customers in Europe. This comes just eight months after Zeekr announced its European expansion plans at the Shanghai Auto Show in April.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 11, 2023, 9:55 a.m.
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  Bentley introduces first all-electric First Response Team vehicles at its headquarters

  Bentley Motors has initiated the renewal of its First Response Team fleet, with the arrival of two fully electric models to handle day-to-day activities such as medical emergencies and off site events at the Company’s UK headquarters in Crewe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 8, 2023, 3:48 p.m.
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  Stellantis to install fast chargers at its dealerships in Europe

  By the end of 2024, a network of Direct Current (DC) charging stations with a capacity of at least 50 kW will be installed at official Stellantis brand dealerships across Europe. Stellantis will not build and operate the stations, but will allocate them to third-party charging point operators.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 6, 2023, 7:22 p.m.
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  Porsche Has Built Its Two Millionth Vehicle in Leipzig - A Beautiful New Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid

  Just two weeks after the debut of the third-generation Porsche Panamera, the automaker has another reason to celebrate. The two-millionth Porsche rolled off the assembly line in Leipzig, Germany.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 6, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
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  Second-generation Chevrolet Bolt confirmed for 2025 debut

  The current-generation Chevrolet Bolt will retire before the end of 2023, but the nameplate won't remain dormant for long. General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed that a second-generation Bolt will debut sometime in 2025, using newer battery technology.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 6, 2023, 11:53 a.m.
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  Next-generation Fiat Panda to be manufactured in Serbia

  The new Fiat Panda will be sold exclusively as an electric vehicle. This compact car may be unveiled at Fiat's planned 125th anniversary on July 11, 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 6, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
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  SymphonHy, Europe's largest integrated hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing site, opens in France

  Symbio, an equally owned joint venture between Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis, is inaugurating SymphonHy today, its first gigafactory, a center of technological and industrial excellence.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 5, 2023, 4:06 p.m.