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Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric powertrain would seem like a good fit. U.K.-based Evice certainly thinks so. It’s the latest in a crop of companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its…
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Almost three years ago now, Mercedes-Benz showed off something that seemed capable of doing the impossible. Dubbed the Vision EQXX, it had the same size battery as a Mercedes EQS, just 30% lighter and taking up half as much space. Its electric motor was much smaller than most with its power output. It was…
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We have seen significant changes within the EV charging industry over the last year. Most recently, it was announced that Enel X Way North America is shutting down. This unfortunate turn of events has left many businesses and EV drivers in a precarious position, prompting us to reflect on how we can better serve…
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The all-new Škoda Elroq is the Czech brand’s first all-electric model in the compact SUV category. At the same time, it is also the first model to adopt Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language, combining robustness, functionality, and authenticity. The Elroq offers a comprehensive line-up of powertrain and battery options, with a maximum range…
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BYD has launched the Song Pro, Tang, Yuan Up, Seal and BYD Shark in Peru, with plans to open 6 to 7 stores in the country in 2025. (Image credit: BYD) BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has entered the Peruvian passenger car market as the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker continues to expand…
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On April 6, Walmart announced that by 2030 it intends to build its own DC fast-charging network at “thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast.” This move by the world’s largest retailer has the potential to shake up the fast charging industry. First, let’s look at Walmart’s existing DC fast charging footprint. As…
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Ford has launched the all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle in Europe, the Puma. The new electric Ford… The post Ford Unveils All-Electric Puma Gen-E with New Design and Enhanced Features appeared first on EVMagz. Source link
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For any car enthusiast, the decline of Mitsubishi over the past two decades in North America has been a sad sight. Once representing the rally spirit and offering a wide range of desirable vehicles in every category, the current lineup consists of three forgettable competent models (four if you want to split the Mirage…
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DOE GRANTS RIVIAN $7B LOAN FOR GEORGIA EV PLANT Rivian Automotive received conditional approval for a nearly $7 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build a manufacturing facility in Georgia. Announced in late 2021 after Rivian went public, the $5 billion plant is located about 45 miles (72 kilometers) east…
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Breakthrough GMG Super G Graphene Slurry For Batteries The Australian-based Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has revealed a breakthrough liquid graphene slurry to improve the performance of standard lithium-ion batteries. Said to be viable for EVs as well as other battery functions, the Super G graphene slurry is a “breakthrough” developed to integrate into lithium-ion…
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Swedish battery firm Northvolt filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, with CEO Peter Carlsson stepping down the following day. Northvolt needs to raise between $1 billion and $1.2 billion to restore itself to full operations, Carlsson told Reuters and other media Friday. On Thursday, the company said it only had enough cash…
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CATL’s second-generation sodium-ion cells can reportedly discharge normally even at -40 degrees Celsius (-40F as temperature scales converge). Depending on the make and model, EV batteries perform the best between 60F to 110F. The operating range can go much higher or lower, but that affects performance and range. Sodium-ion battery production is in its…
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