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  • October 10, 2026
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China and EU Reach Understanding on Hybrid Vehicle Trade

China and the European Union have reached an understanding on hybrid vehicle trade following two days of negotiations in Beijing on October 8 and 9. European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic said the understanding includes halving China’s exports of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to the…

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  • October 7, 2026
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Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus – Batteries News

Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus SALINE, Mich., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The next chapter of Toyota’s electrification transformation begins today with the opening of the Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) in Saline, Michigan. The new facility gives Toyota’s Michigan-based battery teams increased capabilities to evaluate…

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  • October 1, 2026
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The 250K Charging Port Milestone: Why It’s Time to Host EV Charging on Your Property

The U.S. public electric vehicle (EV) charging network has officially crossed a monumental milestone, passing a quarter of a million active public charging ports nationwide. According to the latest data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), the United States now features 250,058 public EV charging ports across 80,647 public station locations. These numbers…

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  • September 28, 2026
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Mercedes‑Benz deepens solid‑state battery push with a ProLogium Gen4 testing agreement

Add as a preferred source on Google Mercedes‑Benz and ProLogium have taken a decisive step toward next‑generation EV batteries, signing a joint testing agreement that grants the German automaker priority access to ProLogium’s latest Gen4 Superfluidized All‑Inorganic Solid‑State Lithium Ceramic Battery cells. The move strengthens a partnership that has already spanned nearly a decade…

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  • September 25, 2026
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Tesla offers up to $1,040 in China discounts in fresh sales push

Tesla is offering a 7,000 yuan discount on select Model Y variants in China for orders placed by October 31, 2026. Credit: Tesla. All Model 3 variants qualify for a 5,000 yuan discount, while select Model Y variants get 7,000 yuan off. Eligible orders can also receive additional benefits. The promotion comes after 3…

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  • September 22, 2026
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BYD Recalls 183,211 Tang And Qin Vehicles in China Over Brake Light Issue

BYD is recalling 183,211 vehicles from its Tang and Qin series in China after material defects in certain brake pedal stoppers were found capable of causing brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is not being pressed. The recall takes effect immediately and covers vehicles manufactured between 2014 and 2022, according to…

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  • September 19, 2026
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SMM Hamburg: XING Mobility Launches High-Performance Marine Battery System – Batteries News

SMM Hamburg: XING Mobility Launches High-Performance Marine Battery System HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XING Mobility, the Taiwanese pioneer in immersion cooling battery technology, makes its debut at SMM Hamburg with the IMMERSIO™ battery system, spotlighting its newest product, the marine-ready IMMERSIO™ CTP. Purpose-built for maritime electrification, IMMERSIO™ CTP combines the…

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  • September 10, 2026
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Audi A2 e‑tron debuts as the most efficient model in Audi’s history

Add as a preferred source on Google Audi has unveiled the all‑new A2 e‑tron, a compact electric model that places efficiency at the center of its design and engineering philosophy. Developed in Germany and built at the company’s Ingolstadt plant, the A2 e‑tron marks a strategic shift in how Audi approaches premium mobility for…

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