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Tesla delays more Model X deliveries as Elon Musk admits to problems in the production ramp

Tesla is delaying more Model X orders as Elon Musk admits that Tesla made a mistake in shutting down production of the previous version as the production ramp of the new version is having problems. The automaker didn’t produce the Model X for about eight months as it refreshed both the Model S and Model X programs and focused on Model S production first. During those eight months, the…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 10, 2022

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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Confirmed: KTM will produce an E-Duke electric motorcycle. Here’s what we know

KTM fans, get ready! The Duke is set to get its own electric counterpart as KTM further expands its electric lineup with an e-Duke. Pierer Mobility, the owner of KTM, has removed any doubt and confirmed that it is working on an E-Duke electric motorcycle. The Duke model line is KTM’s standard naked bike and has been in production across various models since the 1990s. Pierer confirmed that an…
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Biden announces $5 billion over 5 years for a nationwide EV charging network

The US Departments of Transportation and Energy today announced that nearly $5 billion is earmarked for a national electric vehicle charging network under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for…
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XPeng to expand presence in Europe as it announces retail agreements in the Netherlands and Sweden, teases P5 sedan

Following entry into the Norwegian EV market last year, XPeng Motors is expanding to the Netherlands and Sweden, opening branded retail stores. XPeng’s business model for Europe combines direct sales with an agency model, delivering branded retail locations almost immediately. Xiaopeng, aka XPeng Motors, sits as one of the more prominent EV automakers in China, with expansion to other markets…
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