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  • October 4, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Earlier this year, The Driven reported that Smart had cut prices across both its Australian-delivered models to help boost sales. Now, both Smart #1 and #3 are also on special, with driveaway prices now cut by over $10,000 on some stocked variants. According to Smart, stocked #1 vehicles will have driveaway prices coming in…

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  • October 4, 2025
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WATTALPS immersion cooling battery system is validated by Bureau Veritas for marine use – Charged EVs

French battery systems manufacturer WATTALPS has been evaluated by French testing, inspection and certification firm Bureau Veritas as part of the Marine Type Approval process for its advanced immersion cooling battery systems. The audit included a detailed review of the company’s quality management system and supporting documentation, as well as the product quality control…

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  • October 4, 2025
  • 2 minutes Read
Tesla beats expectations with record 497,099 global deliveries in Q3

Tesla‘s US EV sales received a temporary boost as the $7,500 federal tax credit nears expiration. The gap between Tesla and BYD‘s BEV sales narrowed to the smallest in the past four quarters. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) achieved record quarterly deliveries as US consumers accelerated purchases of electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of the federal tax…

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