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Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated. Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the ownership…
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Slate dropped a bombshell this week when it revealed both itself and its first model: a utilitarian electric pickup truck expected to cost under $20,000 after factoring in the federal tax credit for plug-in cars. Cheap electric vehicles have been elusive for years, in part because EV batteries have historically been so expensive. So…
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EV Connect recently attended the Electric Vehicle Charging Summit (EVCS) & Expo, North America’s largest infrastructure event for transportation electrification. With 220 speakers, 65 sessions, and 240 exhibitors, this premier event brought together key players and innovative professionals to discuss the future of EV charging infrastructure. Here’s our recap of this exciting two-day event…
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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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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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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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Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, your trusted source of EV information. It’s Saturday 29 March, I’m Martyn Lee and I go through every EV story so you don’t have to. Patreon supporters get the episodes ad free. Be like them by…
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Technology Minerals announces its biggest ever battery recycling deal Technology Minerals PLC (LSE:TM1) has secured its biggest commercial deal to date through its battery recycling arm Recyclus, which has signed a one-year contract with a global industrial group to process lithium-ion batteries. The agreement will see end-of-life batteries sent to Recyclus’s plant in Wolverhampton,…
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U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S.. And by…
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An experimental lithium-ion battery showed minimal to no susceptibility to sub-zero temperatures. Developed by Arbor Battery Innovations and University of Michigan researchers, the cells charged rapidly and lost no range. The battery uses a special “3D electrode architecture” that’s less resistant to extreme temperatures. Frigid weather and electric vehicle batteries aren’t besties. If your…
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Looking to take your EV charging network to the next level? Check out our on-demand webinar “Charge Like a Pro: Unlocking the Secrets of Successful EV Networks” for expert insights, then dive into 5 more essential best practices below for optimizing your EV charging infrastructure. Whether you’re deploying your own EV charging business, or…
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smart #5 is the brand’s first premium mid-size all-electric SUV to be launched in Europe. It will be available to order for customers from the end of April 2025 in Germany. Additional European markets will follow soon afterward. With five distinct model lines available – and an additional high-performance version set to debut later…
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