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  • April 24, 2025
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EV Connect at EVCS & Expo 2025 | EV Connect — EV Connect

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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  • April 21, 2025
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The new Lexus RZ is introduced in Europe, other markets will follow

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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  • April 18, 2025
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BYD Denza to unveil concept supercar at next week’s Shanghai auto show

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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  • April 15, 2025
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Stellantis Chair Warns U.S. and EU Auto Policies Risk Undermining Industry Stability

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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  • April 9, 2025
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Technology Minerals announces its biggest ever battery recycling deal – Batteries News

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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  • April 6, 2025
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Review: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz tags nostalgia, re-ups minivans

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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  • April 3, 2025
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This EV Battery Charges In 10 Minutes At Sub-Zero Temperatures

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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  • March 31, 2025
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5 EV Charging Best Practices | Blog – EV Connect — EV Connect

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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  • March 28, 2025
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smart #5 launches in select European markets at the end of April

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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  • March 25, 2025
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BYD aims to sell 5.5 million cars in 2025, report says

BYD‘s sales target for 2025 is 5.5 million vehicles, including more than 800,000 in overseas markets, according to local media. BYD’s brand sales growth target is within 10 percent, and the other three higher-end sub-brands target higher growth rates. (A BYD Yangwang U9 electric supercar on display at the Beijing auto show in April…

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  • March 22, 2025
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Hesai Plans First Overseas LiDAR Factory Amid Geopolitical Concerns

Hesai Group, China’s largest LiDAR manufacturer, plans to establish its first overseas factory next year as customers seek to mitigate geopolitical risks, Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fan told the Financial Times. Hesai aims to break ground on the project by year-end, targeting production in 2026. The facility is expected to create “hundreds of jobs…

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