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EV charging has become the top booking driver on Hilton.com — outperforming pools and free breakfast. For hospitality properties that haven’t yet deployed charging, that gap is now a competitive liability. That’s why EV Connect and ACSgo have partnered to launch a new all-in-one hospitality charging bundle — a complete solution that includes hardware,…
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Toyota has introduced the ninth‑generation Hilux, and with it the most significant evolution in the pickup’s 55‑year history: the model’s first battery‑electric variant. Arriving alongside a new 48V mild‑hybrid diesel and with a hydrogen fuel‑cell version confirmed for 2028, the latest Hilux range is offered exclusively in Double Cab form and marks Toyota’s first…
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Image of the exterior of the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV. Credit: Geely Galaxy Geely Galaxy launched the Starship 7 EV electric SUV with a limited-time starting price of 99,800 yuan ($14,730). The aggressively priced compact SUV is a sibling model to the popular Starship 7 EM-i hybrid. Geely Galaxy, a brand under Geely…
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Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited-edition hybrid supercar that revives one of the brand’s most iconic names and is set to become the most powerful production vehicle in the company’s history. Restricted to 499 units, the Audi Nuvolari combines a high-performance hybrid powertrain with a new design language inspired by the brand’s future…
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Full Circle Lithium Successfully Extinguishes Persistent C&D Landfill Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Fire fully extinguished in under one hour — hot spots cleared within two hours, all smoldering zones resolved within three hours FCL-X™ succeeded where conventional suppression methods failed after three days of continuous effort by local fire crews Incident underscores a growing U.S….
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Silicon anodes are now entering production to improve electric vehicle charging speeds. They’re still blended with graphite as startups work to develop 100% silicon anodes. This unique battery allows the Mercedes-AMG GT to charge from 10-80% in just 11 minutes. Electric vehicle batteries live a tough life. Temperature swings, punishment from bad roads,…
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As EV adoption continues to scale, one thing is clear: drivers expect faster, simpler, and more reliable support when they charge. At the same time, charging network operators face increasing pressure to manage costs, improve uptime, and deliver better service—without scaling support teams at the same pace. At EV Connect, our approach is guided…
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Škoda has officially unveiled the Epiq, its most affordable electric SUV to date, during a world‑premiere event held at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich. Positioned as a compact, clever, and confidence‑focused EV, the Epiq introduces Škoda’s full Modern Solid design language and a completely new technical package aimed at bringing electric…
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The ID. UNYX 07 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan equipped with the China-exclusive CEA architecture, starting at 109,900 yuan ($16,170) after limited-time benefits. The updated ID. UNYX 06 SUV is priced at 134,900 yuan after benefits. (Volkswagen ID. UNYX 07. Image credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen has launched the new ID. UNYX 07 sedan and the…
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The European Investment Bank will provide up to 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) to Hamburger Energienetze for the expansion and modernization of Hamburg’s electricity distribution grid, while also extending around 125 million euros in financing to Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein for battery-electric buses and depot upgrades. The financing agreements, signed on May 19, form part of…
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Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference Taking place from 17-18 June 2026, the event transforms Halle 3.0 at Messe Frankfurt into a 360-degree theatre of innovation. Four dedicated stages will be located at the “four corners” of the exhibition hall, placing 180+ elite speakers…
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Frequent fast charging can accelerate a lithium-ion battery’s aging. Researchers in Sweden found a way to use artificial intelligence to slow degradation. The simulation results are impressive, and could make a huge difference if commercialized. Artificial intelligence is already seeping into cars, with the technology now embedded into everything from autonomous vehicles to voice assistants….
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