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Mercedes reveals pricing for upcoming five-seater EQE electric SUV prior to its local release
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the pricing for its new EQE family electric SUV in Australia. The EQE SUV will be available in three variants: the EQE 300 starting at $134,900, the EQE 350 4Matic starting at $144,900, and the AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ starting at $189,900. In addition to these variants, a special limited launch edition…
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Australia’s most affordable electric car, the BYD Dolphin: Initial thoughts
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is set to release its first sub-$40,000 electric car in the Australian market. This makes it the most affordable electric car currently available, alongside the MG4 and the GWM Ora. As the Australian EV market continues to expand, BYD aims to boost sales by showcasing the new Dolphin at experience…
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LA Grants Approval to Tesla for Constructing Diner and Drive-In Theater
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced in 2021 that a new Supercharger location would be built in Santa Monica, featuring a 1950s-style diner and a drive-in theater showing movie clips. However, there had been no updates on this project until now. According to documents obtained by Teslarati, Tesla has received approval from the Los Angeles Department…
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Goodwood Festival of Speed to witness the unveiling of the Electric Mini Convertible
Mini is set to unveil a limited edition production run of the all-electric Mini Convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. With only 999 units available for the European market and 150 units allocated to the UK, this exclusive offering is expected to generate considerable buzz among automotive enthusiasts and collectors. Visitors to the festival…
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Certification of electric plane propulsion utilizing Equipmake technology scheduled for 2024
Equipmake, a UK-based engineering specialist in electrification products, has partnered with H55, a leading electric aerospace propulsion company, to develop and produce certified Electric Propulsion Systems (EPS) for electric aircraft. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in electric aviation technology. Under the new agreement, Equipmake will provide world-class motors based on H55 specifications, while H55…
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Report: Leapmotor of China Being Considered for Potential Collaboration by Stellantis
Stellantis, the parent company of popular car brands such as Jeep, Ram, and Citroen, is reportedly considering a collaboration with Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Leapmotor to expand its presence in the Chinese market. Although the partnership has not been finalized, discussions are underway, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. Leapmotor, founded in 2015 and based in…
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HVS demands new tax for polluters based on usage
UK-based HVS (Hydrogen Vehicle Systems) is urging for the implementation of a ‘pay-as-you-pollute’ carbon-based pricing scheme on fossil-fuelled heavy vehicles in order to clean up the UK’s air more quickly. The idea is that if commercial operations are charged for every kilo of carbon their vehicles emit, it will incentivize the transition to clean technology.…
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Kia Ray EV Minicar Makes a Comeback in Korea with Enhanced Range and Power at a Lower Price
Kia, a leading player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, has actually been involved in EV production since 2011, prior to the launch of the Soul EV in 2014. The company’s first production EV was the Ray EV, a city car exclusively available in the Korean market. Despite its age, the Ray EV is still…
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MG prepares for European production as the specs of MG4 XPOWER are announced.
MG Motor UK has announced the pricing and specifications for its new high-performance all-electric hatchback, the MG4 EV XPower. Priced from £36,495, the MG4 XPower aims to provide drivers with exhilarating power and dynamics at a competitive price point. The company claims that this new model will be its most powerful production car to date.…
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Can I purchase an EV smart charger and what does it do?
“Smart” EV charging is a term that is commonly used, but there are three questions that often arise when discussing it. These questions are: What is it? How does it work? and Can I buy one now? However, answering these questions is more complex than it seems. Currently, EVSE retailers are hesitant to admit that…