JLR will buy again 2,760 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to the fire hazard the automaker and safety regulators determined were not adequately repaired in the previous recall. These cars—from Jaguar's first single EV model year—were included to remember a lot to deal with overheating of battery packs, most recently in late August. At …
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The Volkswagen Group is overhauling its business strategy to save money and continue to operate, and may introduce its Tesla-inspired sales model aimed directly at the consumer of EVs in major European markets. In a press release, VW said that selling EVs through direct-to-consumer models while also selling ICE vehicles through traditional sales was too …
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Photo: Courtesy of Tesla Inc. Tesla has begun offering leases on all of its vehicles, allowing Tesla lease customers to purchase their vehicle at the end of the lease term. But this represents a step back from its previous ambitions for an autonomous car. In yet another week-end (well, at least in the US, because …
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In today's exciting episode of Fast ChargingTesla is making significant updates to its Supercharger network as it welcomes new makes and models into service. Meanwhile, analysts are expecting a big increase in the EV market before the new year. We also have an efficient heating system in the harbor, a large offshore wind project that …
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Photo: Maxeon Solar Technologies Singapore-headquartered Maxeon Solar Technologies (Nasdaq: MAXN) is restructuring to focus exclusively on the US market, but has put its $1 billion Albuquerque solar cell plant on ice. Maxeon Solar's bet in the US Maxeon is selling its global sales and marketing assets in EMEA, Latin America, and Asia Pacific to its …
Genesis is preparing to launch its ultra-luxury GV90 electric SUV. After the first prototypes were caught near the Hyundai site, we learn more about what to expect from the flagship SUV. Genesis unveiled the Neolun concept in March, a preview of its upcoming full-size SUV. The SUV will serve as a beacon of technology as …
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Why Fleet Electrification Makes Economic Sense and How to Switch to EVs for Long-Term Success: Webinar, December 11, 2024, 12:30 pm EST Whether you are thinking of electrifying your vehicles or already have some EVs on the road, this session is for you. We will challenge current paradigms and practices around EV charging, and introduce …
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Kia hasn't confirmed the EV3 or EV4 for the US yet—but we might get both It's not clear if the EV3 is coming, or if the Niro EV will follow The Kia PV5 WKNDR electric camper van is a US breed test The future of Kia's compact EVs in the US could be as simple …
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On November 22, 2024, the Open Fuel Cell (OFC) joined the fun this year. Physics Night at the University of Duisburg-Essen (check it out here: Physics Night). The event was about giving the public a glimpse into the fascinating world of physics—and maybe convincing a few future physicists to join! The night had something for …
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With plans to significantly reduce its workforce, Ford's future in Germany looks bleak. According to Germany's biggest union, the new job cuts at Ford “will mean increasing death” to their future in Cologne. Ford's job is cutting off the spark of German backsliding On November 20, Ford announced plans to cut another 4,000 jobs in …
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