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Diesel-Powered Train Shuttle Opens at Tesla’s Giga Berlin
Tesla has introduced a train shuttle service at its Gigafactory Berlin in Germany, marking the first time the company has offered rail access to its workers. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) by Tesla Europe, stating that the train shuttle is capable of transporting 400 people per ride. A video was shared showcasing…
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German Car of the Year 2024: Kia EV9 Secures First Place in the Luxury Category
Kia EV9 Wins Luxury Category at German Car of the Year 2024 Awards The Kia EV9 has officially been declared the winner in the “Luxury” category at the German Car of the Year 2024 (GCOTY) Awards. Outshining eight other competitors in its class, the vehicle received high praise from a panel of 27 trade journalists.…
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$2B Investment in Georgia Amplified by Hyundai and LG Energy
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have announced an additional $2 billion investment in their battery cell manufacturing joint venture at the Metaplant in Bryan County, Georgia. This brings the total investment in the joint venture to over $4.3 billion and will result in the creation of 400 new jobs in the local…
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Highland’s Arrival in Australia Leads to Cancellation of Tesla Model 3 Performance Orders
Tesla has apparently canceled orders for the Model 3 Performance in Australia shortly after launching the updated Model 3 in the country. Some customers who had ordered the Model 3 Performance took to the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group to express their disappointment over the cancellation of their orders. Tesla sent a message to these…
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Highland’s Arrival Leads to Tesla Canceling Model 3 Performance Orders in Australia
Tesla has allegedly canceled orders for the Model 3 Performance in Australia shortly after the release of the facelifted Model 3 in the country. Numerous customers who had placed orders for the flagship variant took to the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group to express their disappointment and frustration. Tesla sent a message to affected customers…
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Fuel Cell Trucks Revealed by Ballard and Quantron
Ballard Power Systems and Quantron AG have teamed up to launch fuel cell electric commercial vehicles, furthering their collaboration that began in September 2021. The alliance aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight transport and represents a significant milestone in advancing hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, especially in the commercial vehicle sector. The vehicles delivered not…
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Xos, Inc. Demonstrates the Multi-Use Capabilities of Xos Hub™ in Tour
Xos, Inc., a leading manufacturer of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles, recently completed a tour to showcase the versatility of its mobile charging solution, the Xos Hub™. The tour, which covered various locations on the West Coast, highlighted the Hub’s ability to cater to different use cases, ranging from parcel delivery vehicles to…
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Tesla’s Latest Upgrade Shows Enhanced Camera Quality, Acknowledged by FSD Beta Testers
Tesla has made upgrades to the side repeater cameras in its Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta vehicles, according to reports from testers. While the cameras themselves remain the same, Tesla has made software tweaks and improved processing capabilities to provide a clearer and sharper vision. Tesla utilizes eight cameras in its electric vehicles for mapping the…
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BMW offers a sneak peek of the future vehicle design concept with Neue Klasse.
The BMW Group recently unveiled its latest design concept, the vision Neue Klasse, showcasing the future of its core brand vehicles. This design is a departure from BMW’s previous controversial grille design. The Neue Klasse models promise 30% more range, 30% faster charging, and 25% more efficiency. The concept vehicle will make its public debut…
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After midnight, Australian utility offers affordable EV charging to users who plug in
Australian utility AGL Energy has introduced a new electricity supply plan aimed at encouraging more electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their vehicles overnight. The Night Saver Energy Plan offers a discounted rate of 8 cents per kilowatt-hour between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., allowing EV owners to fully charge their vehicles for…