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BYD’s next-gen Blade battery is coming next year

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The EV landscape is evolving fast and without any signs of slowing down. Advancements in battery technology are probably the most important part at the moment. According to the latest reports, BYD will unveil its next-generation Blade battery in 2025. The company promises significant improvements in the range and extended life cycle of the battery. Cao Shuang, managing director of… Read more…

Mercedes kicks off production of fully electric eActros 600 semi truck

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Mercedes announced its fully electric eActros 600 semi truck designed for long-haul trips back in September 2022 and is now starting its mass production at the Worth plant in Bavaria. It’s the company’s first electric truck to be produced on a single production line, unlike the eActros 300 and 400 models, which are assembled in a different facility. The eActros… Read more…

Tesla and Rivian bury the hatchet in battery tech dispute

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The four-year legal battle between electric vehicle giants Tesla and Rivian appears to be drawing to a close. The lawsuit centered around accusations of stolen battery technology and is now expected to be dismissed by December 24, 2024. According to Bloomberg, the two companies reached a conditional agreement. Tesla filed the lawsuit back in 2020. It claimed that Rivian had… Read more…

2025 Kia EV9 GT revealed as electric family hauler with a need for speed

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The Kia EV9 has already made a name for itself as a practical and luxurious electric SUV, but Kia is turning up the heat with the introduction of the EV9 GT. Unlike the GT-Line version, this performance-oriented variant boasts a substantial power boost and a range of enhancements designed to elevate the driving experience. Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto… Read more…

DS teases its next EV offering 750 km range

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Stellantis, the company that produces all of DS’s EVs, just teased an upcoming fastback crossover-car. The vehicle is wrapped in camo, revealing only certain features, but it’s not hard to guess that this is likely the upcoming DS8 model, expected to launch by the end of this year. The DS8 will sit on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform used for other… Read more…

Updated Genesis GV70 gets a Tesla NACS connector and bigger battery

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The Genesis Electrified GV70 has always been a bit of a dark horse in the electric SUV race. Stylish, powerful, and comfortable, it somehow hasn’t quite captured the spotlight like some of its Hyundai Motor Group siblings. But with the release of the 2026 model, Genesis hopes that embracing Tesla’s charging technology will turn its fortunes around. One of the… Read more…

Jaguar previews its first electric model

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The dawn of a new age for Jaguar is here, but the change is not happening without kicking up some controversy. The famous British car manufacturer has embarked on a brave rebranding strategy before launching its new lineup. This new brand identity sparked a debate among enthusiasts and industry experts. The company’s latest ad campaign features a high-contrast color palette… Read more…

First BMW Neue Klasse units roll off the line in Debrecen

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BMW has reached a significant milestone as the first near-production fully-electric models for the Neue Klasse have rolled off the production line at the BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary. It’s a critical step towards the official start of series production, scheduled to kick off late in 2025. The Debrecen plant is now bustling with activity as production of test… Read more…

Stellantis’s new STLA Frame platform promises 500 miles of range

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Stellantis has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle EV space: the STLA Frame platform. This new platform is engineered specifically for full-size trucks and SUVs, aiming to deliver “best-in-class capabilities.” The STLA Frame platform is a flexible foundation for a variety of powertrain options. While it will underpin all-electric models, it’s can also accommodate range-extended (EREV), hybrid (HEV),… Read more…

The retro-modern Renault 5 E-Tech available to order in UK with a €27,337 starting price

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The Renault 5 E-Tech is bringing electric power to the masses. That’s if you believe the official press release from Renault. With a starting price of £22,995 in the UK, this retro-modern hatchback is hoping to shake up the EV market. Orders open in January 2025, with deliveries expected to begin in the spring of the same year. This isn’t… Read more…