On Thursday, NIO officially launched its new Tesla Model Y competitor, the Onvo L60. Starting at just $21,200 (149,900 yuan), the new NIO electric SUV hits the market at prices cheaper than expected. NIO officially launched the L60 electric SUV in China on September 19, 2024, marking the debut of its new Onvo mass-market model. …

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California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar energy optimization and solar EV charging technology, has raised $6 million to increase sales of its photovoltaic module energy optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers. The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian company focused on emerging technologies. Intelligent is providing what it says is the …

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Volkswagen recalled 98,806 ID.4 EVs because their doors could open unexpectedly Volkswagen has issued a sales freeze for the ID.4 until a fix is ​​in place Production of ID.4 is stopped Volkswagen i is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that can cause the doors to open unexpectedly. Until …

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A new tool is out that lets you search for EV incentives in your area, including not only the $7,500 federal incentive, but any other local incentives to help you save money when buying an EV. The incentive tool is available at ElectricForAll.org, and is powered by Veloz, an EV advocacy nonprofit. It's simple enough …

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As a leading supplier of advanced materials for EV battery systems, Henkel has taken a pioneering role in using advanced modeling and simulation to develop materials for its e-mobility portfolio. In this webinar, we will highlight the importance of simulation in developing materials and achieving better designs for new EV battery systems. We will explore …

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Stellantis has announced a new investment of $406 million in three Michigan facilities to support its “multiple energy” strategy, and confirmed that the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the company's first US site to build a fully electric vehicle. Stellantis is investing $235.5 million in its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) to prepare …

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Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. Foreign automakers such as Toyota, Volkswagen, and GM are struggling to keep up with aggressive price cuts and an influx of new competition. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing results, with sales of the …

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Tesla Semi photo credit: u/Tutrifor PepsiCo, Tesla's first customer for the Tesla Semi electric truck, has given an update on how the delivery of the electric truck is going and is going “smoother than expected”. It also helps in keeping drivers. Truck driving is a tough, thankless job that pays well, but like many tough …

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Hybrids are now more efficient 50% of US Honda Accord salesthe automaker said Monday while detailing pricing for the 2025 Accord. The Accord introduced Honda's dual-hybrid lineup for the 2014 model year, and was offered as a hybrid occasionally before that, but Honda got serious about boosting hybrid sales with the latest redesign of the …

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Hyundai's low-cost Casper Electric (also known overseas as the Inster EV) is getting a new XRT variant. The new Casper EV XRT trim has been spotted for the first time in Korea before its official launch. Hyundai presented the Casper Electric in June at the Busan International Mobility Show in South Korea. The new affordable …

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