BYD continues global expansion, announcing EV deliveries coming to Germany and Sweden in Q4

Just ten days after announcing entry into the Japanese market, Build Your Dreams (BYD) has followed up with plans to sell passenger EVs in Germany and Sweden as well. As part of a new partnership with European dealer group Hedin Mobility, BYD expects to begin delivering EVs in the new EU countries before year’s end.

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This 100% electric UK housing development will pioneer smart grid technology

Birmingham, UK-headquartered housing developer St. Modwen plans to build up to 350 fully electric homes in Birmingham – on the MG Rover site that was once home to the MINI – and the development will pioneer smart grid technology.

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Tesla deploys swimming pool at Supercharger station

Tesla has decided to deploy a swimming pool at a Supercharger station in Germany as the automaker is starting to invest more into amenities around its charging stations.

But that’s a whole new level of charging amenities even for Tesla.

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Toyota and Panasonic secure U.S. lithium to boost EV capacity

Toyota Motors is boosting its U.S EV capacity with a new supply agreement with Ioneer LTD’s Rhyolite Ridge mining project. According to the new deal, Ioneer will supply 4,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate annually to the Toyota-Panasonic battery venture.

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Tesla vehicles are increasing Hertz’s customer satisfaction, still adding more EVs to the fleet

Tesla vehicles are increasing Hertz’s customer satisfaction as the company gets better use of electric vehicles. The rental car company is also adding more EVs to its fleet.

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