Industry

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  Fire at Chrysler Tech Center Was Caused by a Secret Electric Vehicle Prototype

  The cause of the fire is still not official, but a report suggests that the cooling system in an EV prototype may have malfunctioned.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 29, 2023, 3:21 p.m.
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  Disney's LucasFilm sues Star Wars-themed car wash in Chile

  Lucasfilm has allegedly sued to stop a Chilean company called Star Wash from trademarking its business name.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 29, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
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  Volkswagen's Scout Brand Registers Numerous Names for Upcoming SUV and Truck Models

  Volkswagen's newly established Scout Motors brand, known for its electric truck and SUV projects, remains secretive about the names of these upcoming models. However, recent trademark filings offer clues to potential names, including various model variants and trim levels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 29, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
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  Toyota's global vehicle production reached an all-time high in November

  Global sales — including that of subsidiaries Hino Motors Ltd. and Daihatsu Motor Co. — rose to 986,262 units, the most ever for the month of November. Worldwide production reached an all-time high at 1,067,446 units.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 28, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
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  Toyota closes its first factory outside of Japan

  Toyota has closed the first factory it ever built outside of Japan. The automaker's Sao Bernardo plant in Brazil operated for 60 years and built more than 100,000 Toyota Bandeirantes - an FJ40 Land Cruiser with a Mercedes engine.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 27, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
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  A well-known American manufacturer of welding equipment unveiled a DC fast charger for EVs

  Lincoln Electric makes all kinds of welding equipment and has been in business since 1895. But this time, the company has introduced its Velion line of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 26, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
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  Huawei will open hundreds of EV stores in 2024

  Huawei plans to build hundreds of new stores in China in 2024, reaching about 800 stores in 2024 and a total of 1000 stores in 2025. The Hongmeng Zhixing Stores (English name is HIMA for Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) will not only sell, but also provide delivery, maintenance and other customer-related services.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 25, 2023, 10:10 a.m.
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  Hungary Wins Bid for BYD Electric Car Factory

  BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced its expansion into Europe with a new manufacturing facility in Hungary. This initiative marks the company's first such venture on the continent.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 7:33 p.m.
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  Automakers try to prevent second largest recall in U.S. history

  Several automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Ford and Volkswagen, as well as two airbag manufacturers, said they oppose the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall of 52 million airbag inflators.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 2:14 p.m.
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  Tesla pulls Disney+ from cars amid Elon Musk's Twitter dispute with Disney CEO Bob Iger

  Tesla has removed Disney+ from some of its vehicles amid an online spat between Elon Musk and Bob Iger. The fight started when Disney stopped advertising on X after Musk agreed with and amplified antisemitic content, for which he eventually apologized.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 3:34 p.m.
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  Canada requires all new cars and trucks to be zero-emission by 2035

  Canada on Tuesday released final regulations requiring all cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks sold by 2035 to be zero-emission vehicles as part of the government's overall plan to reduce climate change.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
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  Audi is hitting the brakes on EV boosts

  Audi says it is now pulling back on what was a fairly ambitious rollout of upcoming electric vehicles in response to what its newly appointed CEO says is the EV “slowdown” and to “avoid burdening” factories and dealers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 12:40 p.m.
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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.