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Unplugged: VW idles ID.3 and Cupra Born production amidst waning demand

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Despite Volkswagen’s concerted efforts to be a frontrunner in the electric vehicle race, the automaker finds itself hitting a speed bump. In an unforeseen turn of events, the German automotive giant has announced a temporary halt in the production of its electric ID.3 and Cupra Born models for the first two weeks of October. Why, you ask? The answer, though somewhat surprising considering the global shift towards EVs, is declining demand for electric VWs. Volkswagen disclosed that the Zwickau factory, responsible for assembling both the ID.3 and the Cupra Born, would cease production… More…

Mercedes Drive Pilot becomes the first Level 3 drive assistance in the US

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Mercedes announced its Level 3 drive assistance called Drive Pilot earlier this year and even takes legal responsibility if you crash with Drive Pilot active in Germany. And in May, the service was fully operational in Germany and now the company is bringing Drive Pilot to the US as well. But just like in Germany, some conditions apply. Drive Pilot in the US will debut in California and Nevada and in addition to the highways, the drive assistance will be available in major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, San Diego and Las Vegas. The first EQS and… More…

Anker portable power station $650 off, AeroGarden indoor garden $214, tons of e-bikes, more

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One of the best prices to date is here on Anker’s SOLIX F2000 portable power station, just in time for fall camping season. With $650 in savings attached, it’s joined by this AeroGarden Bounty indoor countertop garden at $214. Not to mention the (much-loved) Ride1Up Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…

Fisker ramps up Ocean EV production, aiming for 300 daily deliveries by year-end

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Fisker has recently celebrated the production of its 5,000th Ocean electric SUV at Magna Steyr’s manufacturing plant located in Graz, Austria. This highlights the company’s aggressive ramp-up in production since its initiation in November 2022, a noteworthy feat considering the escalating demand for electric SUVs in the market. In a short span of three weeks, Fisker has rolled out almost 2,000 Ocean SUVs, an uptick from the 3,123 vehicles that were assembled by the beginning of September. Aiming to satiate the growing consumer appetite for their electric SUV, Fisker anticipates escalating… More…