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XPENG Partners with Magna to Produce Electric Vehicles in Europe
Austrian contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has announced that XPENG, a Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer, has selected the company to assemble two new models for the European market.
Octopus launches EV leasing business in Germany to power drivers’ switch to electric
Octopus Energy is turning up the heat on Germany’s automotive industry by launching its successful EV business, Octopus Electric Vehicles (‘Octopus EV’), bringing the UK’s leading all-in-one EV package to German soil.
Daimler Buses presents Setra H2 Coach
Daimler Buses plans to have battery‑electric coaches in its portfolio by the end of the decade; with fuel-cell coaches set to go into series production in the next step.
Blink Charging Joins Paua Network
Blink Charging, a leading global owner, operator, provider and manufacturer of EV charging equipment and services, has officially joined the Paua platform, the UK’s leading aggregator of EV charging for fleets and businesses.
Elli launches bidirectional charging pilot
Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli presented a pilot project for bidirectional (“Bidi”) charging in private households for the first time. In the future, homes can be powered by EV batteries and the home’s solar power system.
Ram Officially Cancels Plans For All-Electric Pickup
Stellantis's Ram brand is shifting gears, officially canceling its plans to develop a fully electric Ram 1500 pickup truck. The decision comes amid what the company calls "slowing demand for full-size battery electric trucks in North America."
Daimler Buses installs complete charging infrastructure for the electric buses of Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen
The entire charging system, with 28 charging points and a charging capacity of up to 180 kW, was installed by Daimler Buses as general contractor.
Amazon’s Zoox launches robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Amazon subsidiary Zoox has launched its first public robotaxi service in Las Vegas. Rides are free and available through the Zoox app, which can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.
Pilot, General Motors and EVgo Open Over 200 Fast Charging Locations in the US
Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo announced their collaborative network now reaches more than 200 locations across nearly 40 states. In just over two years, the companies have worked together to bridge charging gaps by deploying nearly 850 new electric vehicle fast charging stalls across America.
All-electric Nissan MICRA hits streets for the first time
The all-new MICRA also marks the start of something much bigger: the first step in Nissan’s bold product offensive in Europe, where the company will introduce four new fully electric models by 2027.
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