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Yamaha launches striking new electric scooter that uses Gogoro’s swappable batteries

January 19, 2022
It’s been a big few days for Gogoro, with Yamaha announcing a new electric scooter using the company’s swappable batteries just hours after a big funding announcement. The new electric scooter is known as the Yamaha EMF, and it carries a seriously striking design. From the futuristic body panels straight up the fork to the stacked headlights and even the afterburner tail lights, it certainly…
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Tesla is beating German automakers on their own turf even without Giga Berlin – Should they be scared?

January 19, 2022
German auto data for 2021 shows that Tesla is beating German automakers on their own turf when it comes to electric vehicles. That’s even without Gigafactory Berlin, which has yet to start production. Should they be scared? The German auto market was down 10% in 2021 as supply chain issues and broader economical effects from the pandemic are still being felt. But the good news is that electric…
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Quick Charge Podcast: January 18, 2022

January 19, 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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Porsche Taycan selected as Formula E safety car for season 8

January 18, 2022
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has selected the all-electric Porsche Taycan as its official Safety Car for season 8. The new SC is set to make its formal debut at the opening round of the Formula E season later this month in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. 2021 was a big year for the Porsche Taycan. As the first-ever all-electric Porsche, expectations were high, of course – but even the most…
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Mopar launches new at-home level 2 charger for Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee 4xe

January 18, 2022
Stellantis’ Mopar parts brand just announced a pair of new, branded, weatherproof indoor/outdoor wall charger units to help owners charge up their Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe hybrid models. Stellantis is making it easier for buyers of its plug-in hybrid Jeep 4xe models to plug in at home by offering a new, branded level 2 (240-volt) wall charger that’s suitable for both indoor and…
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