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  • April 22, 2025
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China’s CATL launches new EV sodium battery

Chinese battery giant CATL has launched a new sodium-ion battery it says will “restructure” the EV industry. Photo: WANG Zhao / AFPSource: AFP Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car….

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  • April 22, 2025
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Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars – Charged EVs

The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every…

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  • April 21, 2025
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The new Lexus RZ is introduced in Europe, other markets will follow

Lexus introduced the new RZ, a dedicated battery EV (BEV) model, in Brussels, Belgium. The release is planned to roll out across various regions beginning in fall 2025 gradually. The new RZ features a fully redesigned BEV system, delivering increased motor output, an extended driving range, and reduced charging time. It also introduces the…

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  • April 19, 2025
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BMW announces new HypersonX EV soundscape for its Neue Klasse models

The BMW Group has announced HypersonX, a new EV soundscape concept it will offer in its forthcoming vehicles built on the Neue Klasse platform. Developed by the BMW Group Sound Design Studio, it comprises 43 sound signals and special driving sounds for Personal Mode and Sport Mode. This multi-dimensional spectrum dynamically adapts the sounds…

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  • April 18, 2025
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BYD Denza to unveil concept supercar at next week’s Shanghai auto show

The concept supercar car has the ultimate pure styling and world-leading technologies, said the head of Denza. Previously reports said the car was originally a production version of Fang Cheng Bao’s Super 9 concept. (A screenshot from a video shared on Weibo by car blogger @敢越星河 on Weibo.) The head of BYD‘s (OTCMKTS: BYDDY)…

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  • April 15, 2025
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Stellantis Chair Warns U.S. and EU Auto Policies Risk Undermining Industry Stability

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann warned on Tuesday that escalating tariffs in the United States and stringent emissions regulations in the European Union pose significant risks to the automotive sector, as the company continues its search for a new chief executive. Speaking at the group’s annual shareholders’ meeting, Elkann said that current policy directions in…

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