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Tesla's Swedish strike is spreading through Europe

What started as a fairly small strike of Tesla’s service workers in Sweden is now expanding to affect Tesla’s European operations. Last month, Tesla service workers in Sweden started striking in order to get included in a collective agreement. The automaker has always had a hard stance against unions, and it has been able to fend off unionization efforts at its manufacturing facilities. This…
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Chinese EV maker Nio to spin off battery unit: report

For years, Chinese EV maker Nio has essentially done it all, delving into high-end EV manufacturing, in-house batteries, autonomous driving, and chips, as well as innovative battery-swapping tech and even making smartphones, all while pulling in huge investments and talent…
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Quick Charge Podcast: December 4, 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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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Hyundai and Kia exports hit new record driven by strong demand for electric vehicles

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia hit their highest export performance ever. The surge in exports was driven by Hyundai’s competitive EVs and expanding global sales. Hyundai and Kia were recognized for their performance at the 60th Trade Day ceremony in South Korea on Tuesday. After a record-setting year, both companies won the “Top of Export” award. Hyundai ranked first, with…
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Jeep retires its cheapest vehicle as it gears up for an EV offensive in the US

The Jeep Renegade will sail off into the sunset after the 2023 model year. Jeep’s cheapest vehicle will be discontinued as the brand joins the EV race in North America. Jeep introduced the Renegade in the US in 2015. Starting at $29,445, the Renegade is Jeep’s cheapest model. Despite selling over 106,000 units in 2016, the model has fallen out of favor. Sales have slipped every year, with…
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