The new Tesla Model Y, built with BYD batteries at Gigafactory Berlin, charges significantly quicker than the previous version.
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Enel North America has officially named Oklahoma as its choice for its 3-gigawatt (GW) solar panel and cell factory – the largest economic development project in the state’s history.
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Across the board, the ELF e-bikes are powered by the compact and powerful Fazua Ride 60 motor.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
The $62,595 i4 xDrive40 will offer a more affordable alternative to the i4 M50, while the $106,695 i7 eDrive50 will be the base i7.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
The analysts are “all in” after the recent Tesla factory tour, but they fear earnings will be impacted by more price cuts ahead.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Volvo Group just secured its largest order for electric trucks to date, a win for the company and the industry. The company signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks to Swiss sustainable building solutions leader Holcim.
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Electric bikes have spent the better part of the last decade making a significant impact in the world of personal transportation (or three decades depending on who you ask). However, despite their booming popularity, there still exists a number of myths around these innovative forms of alternative transportation. One of the most common misconceptions is that electric bikes are for older riders or those with mobility issues.
I keep thinking this will be the year we roll past this myth, and yet it continues to rear its head in e-bike discourse across the US. And it couldn’t be further from the truth! Let’s debunk this myth and shine a light on the universal appeal and benefits of e-bikes for people of all ages.
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One month after debuting its new compact G6 SUV atop its latest EV platform, XPeng Motors has reportedly rolled its first production model off the assembly in China. The EV automaker previously promised a launch and deliveries this quarter, so the G6 could be arriving to customers soon.
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Source: Charge Forward
Last November, Audi announced a rebranding of its flagship e-tron model to the Q8 e-tron, establishing it as its top-of-the-line EV model and solidifying its place in the c-segment without any more confusion. I recently got the opportunity to explore the added performance of both the Audi Q8 e-tron quattro and Sportback through the Redwoods and along the coast of Sonoma County in California. Here are my thoughts.
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Audi’s refreshed EV gets with the times thanks to a 285-mile range and a sensible new name.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
