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Weird Alibaba: Anyone want a $2,000 school bus-shaped electric food truck from China?

September 24, 2022
Sign me up! The weird and wacky world of Chinese electric vehicles just got even more interesting. That’s because it turns out you can order yourself a fancy-shmancy new electric food truck in the shape of a school bus straight from the other side of the world. And that makes it a perfect addition to our Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column! Ok, I’ll be honest. At first…
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XPeng G9 trims updated with new options and prices to meet high customer demand (and alleviate confusion) before launch

September 24, 2022
Just days after officially launching its G9 SUV, XPeng Motors has completely revamped the naming system of its trims, offering two new versions and different prices. The Chinese automaker has cited tremendous customer demand as the reason for the changes, but the overhaul also addresses confusion surrounding which G9 configuration delivered which standard features. Here are the changes. Earlier…
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Volkswagen partners with Elia group to explore vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services

September 23, 2022
Volkswagen says it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Friday with Ellia Group to explore V2G technology and how it can potentially help stabilize the energy grid while rewarding EV drivers. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has immense potential as more electric vehicles hit the road. EV chargers and the technology behind connectors have evolved as automakers work with tech leaders…
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Podcast: Tesla finally launches CCS adapter, Tesla Bot distraction, Hertz going with GM EVs, and more

September 23, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla finally launching its CCS adapter, Tesla Bot being a possible distraction, Hertz going with GM’s EVs, and more. : Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights each month. US listeners can  by entering their…
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