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Kia’s affordable EV3 officially spotted in the US ahead of its upcoming debut [Images]

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After opening pre-orders in Korea starting at just $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), Kia’s EV3 is already a social media sensation. Will the “game-changing” EV3 have the same effect in the US? Ahead of its official market debut, the EV3 was spotted testing in the US. Here’s when we can expect to see Kia’s new affordable EV in the US. Read more…

Greenworks 80V CrossoverZ riding mower $1,001 off, New lows in Bluetti power station sale, Worx 20V hedge trimmer discount, more

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We’ve got some big new price drops and some long-awaited old lows in today’s Green Deals, led by a return to the best price in months on Greenworks’ CrossoverZ 80V 42-inch Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower at $4,999. It is joined by Bluetti’s latest Summer Holiday sale that has a large selection of power stations and bundles up to $1,100 off (with extra 3% off and 5% off savings options), like the AC200L LiFePo4 Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $1,139 low. There’s also a one-day sale on the affordably reliable Worx 20V 22-inch Power Share Hedge Trimmer at $80 – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including Rad Power’s Back to School sale that ends tonight. Read more…

10 EV-friendly classic American roadtrips from Subaru and Hipcamp

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Camping in the great outdoors involves getting close to nature, and—aside from walking or biking—nothing helps keep the world’s resplendent parks, beaches, and mountains free from damage from pollutants more than traveling to see them while driving an electric vehicle. Now, Hipcamp, an online marketplace for campsites, glampsites and RV spaces, and Subaru of America… Read more…

Farasis Energy reaches million-mile battery testing milestone

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China’s Farasis Energy has tested its EV battery cells through cycles representing travel over a cumulative million miles. This requires cycling the cell over 5,000 times, a process that takes 24-36 months of accelerated testing. Farasis Energy has tested its nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) cells, the P75 and P73, to evaluate their aging characteristics. The results indicate… Read more…

Xiaomi denies getting help from Prodrive to develop SU7 Ultra

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Xiaomi set its sights on the high-performance electric vehicle market when it unveiled its latest creation, the SU7 Ultra. However, high pace of the development, and impressive specifications prompted rumors of outside help employed by the company. Some claimed Prodrive was heavily involved in getting the SU7 Ultra from a sketch to reality, but Xiaomi now confirmed it was developed… Read more…

NACS or CCS: ChargePoint EV chargers follow Tesla Magic Dock

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Green Car Reports
As automakers and charging networks move to adopt the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EV fast charging, ChargePoint is releasing new hardware that combines Tesla and non-Tesla connector types. The ChargePoint Omni Port can accommodate NACS and Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connectors, as well as the SAE J1772 connector for AC… Read more…

ENROUTE project uses data sharing to improve efficiency of heavy-duty EV charging

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The Efficient Network for Road-freight Optimisation, Utilisation and Transfer of Energy (ENROUTE) project of Innovate UK, a nondepartmental public body that serves as the UK’s innovation agency, is spearheading an initiative to enhance the operational efficiency of the charging of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs). Addressing the need for scalable and efficient transition to low-carbon… Read more…