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  • October 8, 2024
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Ionna unveils Rechargery, its first charging site

Ionna, a charging joint venture founded by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, has broken ground on the first in a series of IONNA ‘Rechargery’ charging sites. Located in Apex, North Carolina, close to its headquarters and customer experience lab, the Rechargery will be built on a former district gas station…

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  • October 8, 2024
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PEN Fault Detection Device | Vital EV

With the rise of electric vehicles, the safety of EV charging points is becoming even more important. Electrical safety is a critical concern in both residential and commercial settings, where faults in the system can lead to severe hazards, including electric shocks, fires, and equipment damage. PEN fault protection is a critical feature in…

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  • October 8, 2024
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Kia EV9 wins Gold trophy at IDEA 2024 design awards – The Sun Nigeria

By Moses Akaigwe The Kia EV9 has won the highly coveted Gold trophy at the 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) presented by the International Designers Society of America (IDSA). The prize marks Kia’s first Gold IDEA accolade and a clean sweep of the three most important global design awards for the brand following…

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  • October 5, 2024
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Potomac Edison Charger Check – October 3, 2024 – Plug-In Sites

Potomac Edison (PE) operates a network of 20 DC fast chargers and 77 Level 2 ports spread across 43 locations in its service area. As a regulated utility, PE is required to maintain 97% uptime for its charging stations. October 3, 2024 Charger Audit Results This virtual charger audit of PE’s EV Driven network…

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  • October 5, 2024
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Nigeria Exempts 63 Items from VAT in 2024 Fiscal Reforms

Nigeria’s government has exempted 63 items from Value-Added Tax (VAT) under the 2024 fiscal reforms, including electric vehicles, gas processing equipment, and biofuel components. This initiative, led by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, aims to reduce industry costs, promote cleaner energy, and boost the country’s economic recovery efforts. In a significant move towards…

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  • October 5, 2024
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2024 Kia EV9 Shown Off Ahead Of Full Unveil – EVBite

While there are no shortage of options in the crossover EV world, the larger three-row SUV EV market could use a little more love for people with larger families. The Kia EV9 will soon enter the fray as the South Korean automaker’s flagship vehicle. While the EV9 won’t be fully unveiled until late March,…

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  • October 2, 2024
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BYD sets new monthly global sales record, driven by plug-in hybrids

BYD has released its September 2024 sales figures, showcasing its best month of sales in the company’s history – 419,426 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including a mixture of BEVs and PHEVs. During August the company sold 373,083 NEVs which makes September’s sales 12.4% above the previous month. A breakdown of the sales was shared…

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  • October 2, 2024
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Stellantis opens the order books for the Leapmotor T03 and C10 in Europe

Designated Stellantis brand vehicle dealers throughout Europe are now starting to take orders for the fully electric Leapmotor T03 city car and the Leapmotor C10 SUV. The T03, a 5-door A-segment compact car with 265 km of range (WLTP) and the interior space of a B-segment. T03 will be offered starting from 18,900 euros…

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  • October 2, 2024
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GM reports US sales dip, but says EVs grew

General Motors reported lower overall sales but the introduction of the Chevrolet Equinox EV helped boost electric auto sales. Photo: Geoff Robins / AFP/FileSource: AFP General Motors reported a dip in third-quarter US auto sales Tuesday, but pointed to growth in sales of electric vehicles and said retail pricing remained steady. The big Detroit…

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