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BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join

Three major automakers have come forward and announced an equally-owned company focused on creating a single, cost-effective platform to connect EV drivers, automakers, and utility companies. BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Company have partnered up to create ChargeScape, LLC – potentially unlocking new value as an EV owners in North America. If you didn’t think the…
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Rad Power Bikes announces major update to its entire e-bike lineup

Seattle-based electric bike maker has just announced the biggest update to its entire product lineup yet, promising full UL-compliance for its batteries and e-bikes. The move comes as UL-listing is seen as an increasingly popular issue among e-bike makers, customers, and local governments seeking ways to regulate e-bike safety. According to Rad Power Bikes, all of the company’s e-bikes moving…
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Volkswagen launches 2024 ID.6 Crozz EV with more range, $35K starting price in China

Volkswagen has launched the 2024 ID.6 Crozz electric SUV, a refresh of its three-row electric SUV. The new Volkswagen EV features an improved range, design updates, and a starting price of around $35,500 (258,900 yuan). Volkswagen introduces 2024 ID.6 Crozz electric SUV The ID.6 Crozz is produced by the automaker’s joint venture (JV), FAW-VW. It was initially launched in 2021 as…
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Quick Charge Podcast: September 11, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Scotland's Orkney Islands to trial electric hydrofoil ferries [video]

Scotland’s Orkney Islands will pilot two electric hydrofoil ferries that will commute between its outer islands in a three-year trial. The Orkneys are launching their electric ferry pilot with Belfast-based Artemis Technologies after being awarded £15.5 million in funding from the British government. The Orkney Islands are 10 miles off the northern tip of Scotland, and 20 of the 70 islands…
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