Industry

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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.
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  Danish dockworkers go on strike against Tesla in solidarity with Swedish mechanics

  Tesla is embroiled in a growing battle with unions in Europe after the wave of strikes impacting the company in Sweden spread to Denmark.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 5, 2023, 3:43 p.m.
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  Sixt drops Tesla from rental fleet due to steep depreciation, but keeps BYD EVs

  The rental company says demand for electric cars is still lower than for internal combustion vehicles, which have more stable residuals and are cheaper for Sixt to buy, repair and insure.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 5, 2023, 2:04 p.m.
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  New trucks in Norway will only be allowed to run on electric or biogas power as of 2030

  Norway wants to largely end the era of internal combustion engines for trucks, following the 2025 target for new passenger cars. From 2030, all new trucks must either be zero-emission vehicles or run on biogas. This has now been approved by the Norwegian Parliament.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 5, 2023, 12:59 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles develops its own platform for electric vans

  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' own electric platform will convert all its vans to battery-electric drive from 2028. The first member of the new "Space" electric family will be the large Crafter van.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 4, 2023, 4:31 p.m.
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  Ford recalls 45,000 cars because doors could fly open while driving

  The 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ could experience a problem where doors unexpectedly open while driving. Ford recalled 45,173 vehicles sold in the U.S. to resolve an underlying issue.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 4, 2023, 1:36 p.m.
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  Nio signs battery swapping deal with Geely to boost growth of EV network

  Nio, a week after collaborating with Changan, has now partnered with Geely, the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, to expand their battery-swapping networks.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 1, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
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  Mercedes and BMW to open fast-charging network in China

  Mercedes-Benz and BMW have announced plans to jointly create a vast fast-charging network across China. This collaboration involves Mercedes-Benz Group China and BMW Brilliance Automotive forming a 50:50 joint venture, with rollout beginning next year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 1, 2023, 12:57 p.m.
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  GM Defense Secures Contract to Build High-Performance SUVs for U.S. Government

  The U.S. Department of State has recently awarded GM Defense a significant contract to develop a new generation of armored Heavy-Duty Sport Utility Vehicles. These vehicles are destined for the Diplomatic Security Service, enhancing the safety of American dignitaries.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 1, 2023, 12:05 p.m.