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Europe to experience significant price increase for Chinese electric vehicles
The European Commission has launched an investigation into potentially imposing punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) entering the European market. This decision has caused shares of Chinese EV manufacturers to plummet and raises concerns about the impact on the EV market and international trade relations. China’s push to export EVs abroad is driven by…
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Abarth electric hatchback’s high performance Australian prices disclosed
The Abarth 500e ‘Scorpionissima’ will be making its debut in Australia this year, with a price tag of $60,500, plus on-road costs. The Turismo trim will follow in 2024, priced at $58,900, also plus on-road costs. Abarth, which was previously an independent Italian car manufacturer before being acquired by Fiat and now part of the…
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Australian showcase unveils the impressive debut of Polestar 3 as a luxury SUV
Polestar recently showcased its upcoming Polestar 3 electric family SUV during a roadshow in Australia. I had the opportunity to personally see the vehicle at Polestar’s Melbourne Space and here are my initial impressions of the brand’s first large electric SUV. The exterior of the Polestar 3 has a sleek and elegant appearance. Similar to…
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World record for EV acceleration shattered by students
Swiss student team AMZ Racing has achieved a groundbreaking feat in the world of electric vehicles (EVs) by setting a new record for 0-to-60 mph acceleration. The team’s car, the Mythen WR, accomplished this feat in an astonishing 0.956 seconds, surpassing the previous record by almost half a second. This achievement puts AMZ Racing ahead…
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Skoda wholeheartedly adopts TfL Scrappage Scheme for London residents
Skoda Offers Compelling Deals to Londoners Switching to Eco-Friendly Vehicles Skoda is incentivizing Londoners to switch to eco-friendly vehicles and help improve air quality in the city. The carmaker has introduced a range of enticing offers to support customers taking advantage of the Transport For London (TfL) scrappage scheme. By choosing Skoda, eligible customers can…
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Electric cars likely did not cause the fire on the large ship, so apologizing to those who dislike electric vehicles.
The CEO of the salvage company handling the wreck of a ship that caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands last month stated that it is unlikely that an electric vehicle (EV) caused the fire. The Fremantle Highway, a Panama-flagged car and truck carrier, was carrying 3,784 new cars from Germany to Singapore when…
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Speed Record Set by Electric Go-Kart Available for Purchase Exceeds 100 MPH
Blue Shock Race, a Latvian-based company, is revolutionizing the world of go-karting with its all-electric go-kart lineup. These electric go-karts offer a range of options, from kid-focused 2 hp motors to a record-setting 44 hp option. The company claims that its top-of-the-line model can reach a top speed of 84 mph (135 kph) and accelerate…
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Future EV batteries aim to consist of 50% Biographite
CarbonScape, a New Zealand-based company, has announced a breakthrough investment in a patented process that could revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry. Traditional graphite production, which is a key component of lithium-ion batteries, is a major source of CO2 emissions. CarbonScape aims to change this with its carbon-negative alternative called biographite. With an investment…
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Fully Charged and FairCharge join forces against EV misinformation
A conference co-hosted by Quintin Willson from FairCharge and Robert Llewelyn from Fully Charged is set to launch the ‘Stop Burning Stuff’ campaign. The conference will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, and tickets are available for free registration. The campaign aims to counter the spread of misinformation surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable…
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BYD achieves a significant milestone in EV production, manufacturing 500,000 Atto 3 electric SUVs.
Chinese automaker BYD has reached a major milestone with the production of 500,000 Atto 3 electric SUVs in just 19 months. The company announced the achievement on social media, emphasizing the significance of this model. Australia has been a key market for BYD, where it has sold over 10,000 Atto 3s. In response to the…