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Is Audi going to build its first US EV assembly plant?

October 10, 2022

Audi is the latest automaker looking to shift its strategy after the historic Inflation Reduction Act was passed, expanding federal tax credits in the US. In an interview with Automotive News, Audi’s chief technical officer, Oliver Hoffman, said the IRA bill will have a “huge impact” on its North American strategy as the automaker considers building its first US EV plant. Volkswagen is in…

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China’s NIO to compete in Europe with unnamed ‘smaller, mainstream’ brand of EVs after premium rollout

October 10, 2022

As three premium EV models from NIO make their way to new markets in Europe, the Chinese automaker has already shared intentions to bring its second brand – still unnamed – overseas following its initial launch in China in 2024. The second NIO brand is expected to be a…

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The Renault Twizy electric funmobile to be succeeded by this new electric quadricycle

October 10, 2022

Remember that not-a-car but also not-a-motorcycle four-wheeled electric vehicle known as the Renault Twizy? Now Meet the Mobilize Duo, its successor that will be taking to the Paris Motor Show next week for a big unveil. Mobilize, the mobility arm of Renault, will launch the…

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Chrysler wants to take on Tesla and attract young urban buyers with transition to fully electric

October 10, 2022

As the race to catch current EV leader, Tesla, heats up, an unlikely contestant is about to emerge, according to Chrysler’s CEO Chris Feuell. The automaker’s CEO argues Chrysler has what it takes to go after the electric vehicle pioneer. Chrysler’s turbulent history in the auto industry Chrysler has a rich history in the auto industry, playing a pivotal role as one of the “big three”…

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Goal Zero’s campsite-ready Yeti 1000 Core power station hits $899 (Save $201) in New Green Deals

October 10, 2022

Goal Zero makes some of our favorite portable power stations on the market, and now one of its more capable offerings is on sale. The Yeti 1000 Core stands out from the rest of the lineup with a versatile 983Wh battery capacity that can be leveraged at home or out and about.

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A turbine prototype just broke a 24-hour wind power world record

October 10, 2022

Siemens Gamesa’s 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine prototype has, according to the Spanish-German wind giant today, set a world record for the most power output by a single wind turbine in a 24-hour period: 359 megawatt-hours. This would be enough energy, according to the…

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Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto market

October 10, 2022

Tesla has managed to secure the best-selling car spot in Germany, a tough auto market known for preferring local brands. Germany is an important auto market in Europe and one that is difficult to penetrate for foreign automakers because of the strong local industry with companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla has made some good early efforts in the country, but it is now…

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Tesla doubles down on tribal land loophole to get around dumb direct-sale ban

October 10, 2022

Tesla has doubled down on its plan to build sales and service centers on tribal land as a loophole to get around New Mexico’s dumb direct-sale ban. New Mexico, like a few other states, still has laws prohibiting direct sales of electric vehicles to the public without…

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Amazon will spend €1 billion on electric vans and trucks in Europe

October 10, 2022

Amazon announced that it will spend €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe over the next five years, according to Reuters. The company currently has around 3,000 zero-emission last-mile delivery vans in Europe. Amazon doesn’t say what percentage of its…

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2023 Kia Niro EV first drive – where does this ‘intelligent EV’ fit in Kia’s lineup?

October 10, 2022

Kia invited us to San Diego to drive the refreshed all-electric 2023 Kia Niro EV, a significant update from the original e-Niro. The car uses Kia’s “K3” platform, which was designed to accommodate both fully-electric and other “electrified” powertrains, rather than the fully electric E-GMP platform which the EV6 is built on. The Niro available with three powertrain options – the EV…