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Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman EVs will be late, and here’s why

December 11, 2024
The electric Porsche 718 lineup is set to launch next year, bidding farewell to the gas-powered 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster. But that plan has hit a major snag in the fallout over Swedish battery maker Northvolt filing for bankruptcy. Back in 2022, the Volkswagen subsidiary announced plans to replace the current generation of Porsche 718 with an all-electric range developed from the Mission R…
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Tesla shuts down rumors of Cybertruck coming to China

December 6, 2024
Tesla has shut down rumors that it is bringing its Cybertruck to China anytime soon, as production in the US appears to be throttling down. We reported earlier this week that Tesla has told employees working on the Cybertruck production line at Gigafactory Texas to take a few days off. It comes as Tesla appears to have some demand issues with the Cybertruck as it added incentives to buy. It points…
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Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its 'Plug-and-Play' conversion kit

December 5, 2024
Mazda Miata fans rejoice! EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has introduced a new “plug-and-play” conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5 that makes the original model all-electric. This EV conversion kit keeps the soul of the beloved Mazda Miata, but adds more performance and playfulness to a car that is already renowned for being a joy to drive. The Mazda MX-5, known by many in North America as…
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Northvolt files for bankruptcy, CEO quits

November 26, 2024
Europe’s “green dream” Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after a rescue package failed to go through, leaving the battery maker with just one week’s worth of cash in the account. Cofounder and CEO Peter Carlsson, who spearheaded a costly expansion, has also quit. The Swedish-owned battery maker filed for Chapter 11 in the Southern District of Texas, reports…
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