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Tesla may not get to sell energy in UK because Brits hate Elon Musk so much

Thousands of Britons have voiced opposition to a request by Tesla to supply electricity to British homes. And what’s the sole reason for this opposition? It’s because of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Last month, Tesla applied for a license to supply electricity to British homes. The application was sent to Ofgem, UK’s government energy regulator. In addition to Tesla’s business selling EVs, and…
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Kia just built its first EV in Europe

The EV4 is here. Kia’s first European-made EV rolled off the line in Slovakia on Tuesday, kicking off a bigger push that includes new electric SUVs, cars, vans, and more. The EV4 is the first Kia EV to be built in Europe Kia is bringing back the hatch. The EV4 is Kia’s…
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Ford's next big EV money move: Turning batteries into business

Ford is promising more affordable electric vehicles, but it’s still looking to make a profit. After kicking off production at its new EV battery plant in Kentucky, Ford is already looking for buyers to sell extra batteries. Is Ford planning to sell EV batteries? BlueOval SK, Ford’s joint venture with SK On, officially began production at its Glendale, Kentucky, plant on Tuesday. The batteries…
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Hyundai halts production of another luxury EV

Another one bites the dust. Hyundai Motor has halted production of another luxury EV in the US to focus on more popular models like its best-selling Tucson SUV. Hyundai is shifting its EV production plans in the US The move is part of a broader shift in Hyundai’s global…
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Home charging rules as global EV ports soar to 206 million by 2040

Global EV charging is about to see a massive buildout. According to Wood Mackenzie’s recent Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Forecast, the number of global EV charging ports is expected to climb at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate between 2026 and 2040, hitting 206.6 million by the end of that period. Home charging leads the way Residential charging will continue to be the backbone of…
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Not enough: Corvette concept falls 1,000 hp short of Chinese hypercar hype [video]

The Corvette CX making its debut at this weekend’s The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, generates more than 2,000 combined hp from its four, individually controlled and torque-vectoring electric motors. It’s staggering power, draped in beautiful bodywork, at a point in time when Corvette is rapidly climbing through the supercar ranks. There’s only one problem with this latest rendition of…
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