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  • October 26, 2024
  • 3 minutes Read
New Tesla Model Y spotted in China reveals fresh details

Last week, reports suggested that trial production of the upcoming refreshed 2025 Tesla Model Y had begun in Shanghai. Just days later, the first batch of the new model have been spotted, revealing key new details. The first of two sightings was of multiple Model Y on the back of a transporter truck in…

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  • October 26, 2024
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Excellerate Expansion Strengthens Commitment to Innovation – FTI

FTI is excited to announce the completion of our Excellerate division’s west expansion in Olathe, Kansas. After establishing a presence in this location in 2019, our latest expansion enhances our high-quality modular electrical work while strengthening our capabilities to train and grow our team. With team members now moving into the new facility, this…

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  • October 26, 2024
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Audi A2 E-Tron restomod EV remixes forward-thinking city car

Audi commemorated the 25th anniversary of its cult-classic A2 hatchback by converting one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project undertaken by apprentices. It’s not the first such project; Audi apprentices previously converted an NSU Prinz 4 from one of the automaker’s predecessor brands into a speedy EV concept to…

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  • October 23, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz opens first integrated battery recycling plant in Europe – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Mercedes-Benz has launched Europe’s first integrated battery recycling facility in Kuppenheim, Germany, marking a significant step toward creating a circular economy for EV components. The plant employs a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process that achieves a recovery rate of more than 96 percent for valuable materials including lithium, nickel, and cobalt. The facility, representing an investment of…

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  • October 23, 2024
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Strong auto prices lift GM results as it eyes China revamp

General Motors’ Cadillar Lyriq is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee in a plant that can produce either conventional or electrical vehicles, depending on demand. Photo: SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP/FileSource: AFP General Motors reported strong earnings Tuesday on robust pricing as the Detroit giant said it was hopeful about…

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  • October 23, 2024
  • 6 minutes Read
How To Avoid EV Charger High Temperatures –

EVs are fast gaining popularity in the country. It has led to an increase in demand for efficient and highly reliable public and private charging stations. However, overheating is a common concern that EV owners face. Chargers may overheat to an extent that it leads to safety hazards and reduced efficiency. It also causes…

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  • October 20, 2024
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ChargePoint launches $699 charging solution to help electrify fleets

ChargePoint, a provider of EV charging solutions, has launched the CPF50 – a new, low-cost charging solution designed to enable more fleets to go electric. Priced at $699 (€643 / £535), the Level 2 charger aims to lower the barrier to entry for fleet electrification, while facilitating access to ChargePoint’s fleet and telematics software…

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  • October 20, 2024
  • 11 minutes Read
Dacia Spring Electric 65: The Budget-Friendly Electric Car

Dacia Spring Electric 65 is an affordable electric car with impressive features. It offers great value for budget-conscious drivers. Dacia Spring Electric 65 brings affordability and efficiency together in a compact package. This electric vehicle is designed for urban commuters, offering a range of up to 140 miles on a single charge. Its compact…

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  • October 20, 2024
  • 5 minutes Read
SON blames substandard CNG cylinder for vehicle explosion at Benin City filling station – Businessday NG

…Warns against uncertified equipment …Experts urge private sector involvement to boost FG’s CNG initiative The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has attributed the recent explosion of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle during refuelling at a NIPCO filling station in Benin City, Edo State, to the use of a substandard CNG cylinder. The explosion,…

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