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Dacia will add a hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain to its Duster and Bigster SUVs in the UK later in 2026. The system combines a 48V mild hybrid with EV capability, 150 hp combustion engine and six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Dacia will introduce a hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain on both its Duster and Bigster SUVs…
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The peak price for Tesla owners at the Elkridge, MD Supercharger is $0.41/kWh as of February 13, 2026 Tesla revised its Supercharger prices around February 13, 2026. This price update resulted in mostly decreases across the state, with some stations having slight price increases during off-peak hours. On average, the peak price for Tesla…
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Hyundai’s Elexio SUV has scored an average 84 per cent in its ANCAP safety rating, falling down in its safety for pedestrians. It beat 11 of the medium-sized 20 battery electric SUVs currently rated by ANCAP, all of which have five-star ratings, That list includes the Ionic 5, which scored slightly higher on child…
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Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck fleet has reached 20 million kilometers driven across five European countries, with 165 units in operation. A further 63 trucks in North America have accumulated approximately 1.6 million kilometers since 2023. Seoul-based Hyundai Motor Company says its XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet has now accumulated…
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2019 seems an age ago now. That was when the Australian Culture Wars expanded to include electric cars, and anti-EV disinformation was easy to spread when the general public knew little to nothing about them. Who can forget Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash’s infamous words that new EV sales level objectives and legislatively mandated fuel…
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Volvo has launched the EX60, an all-electric mid-size SUV with up to 503 miles of range and 400kW rapid charging capability. Built on the new SPA3 architecture, it features Google Gemini AI integration and a 10-year battery warranty. Volvo Cars has unveiled the EX60, an all-electric mid-size SUV offering up to 503 miles of…
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Temperatures at BWI Airport dropped to around 10°F this morning as an Arctic air outbreak continues across Maryland. Cold weather reduces EV range and increases demand for fast charging, making reliable public stations especially important for airport users and rideshare drivers. The four 150 kW DC fast chargers in the BWI Cell Phone Lot,…
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Tesla has released data on its full-self-driving (FSD) supervised software for the first time, revealing over 1 million FSD users around the world. In the deck of the company’s Q4 2025 earnings report, the company had a table listing the number of FSD subscriptions, which as of the end of 2025, stands at 1.1…
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A cross-party commission has published recommendations for Britain’s battery industry, warning that the UK is at a decisive moment for automotive competitiveness and investment. The Commission, chaired by Lord Hutton of Furness and composed of parliamentarians and industry experts, says that as Europe, the United States and Asia continue to attract gigafactory investment, the…
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Five Year DC Fast Charger Usage Trends Since 2020, I have been closely monitoring the usage patterns of electric vehicle fast chargers near my home in Columbia, Maryland. This study includes a mix of CCS, CHAdeMO, and Supercharger stations operated by EVgo, Electrify America, Tesla, a High’s convenience store and the local electric company,…
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Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the design of the company’s next-generation chip, which powers its full-self-driving (FSD) computer in all its cars, is “almost done”, and has hinted at production and deployment into its vehicles in the not-too-distant future. On top of that, hints were provided on the upcoming AI6 chip design…
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Connected Energy is developing the UK’s most advanced second-life EV battery testing facility at Scottow Enterprise Park in Norfolk. The site will test batteries from multiple manufacturers and operate a 5MWh energy storage system, with operations beginning mid-2026. Connected Energy is constructing what it describes as the UK’s most advanced testing facility for second-life…
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