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Daily news about electric cars, plug-in vehicles, sustainable transport and how we power it all.

EV News Daily Martyn Lee

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    • 4.7 • 19 Ratings

Daily news about electric cars, plug-in vehicles, sustainable transport and how we power it all.

    Special: Meet The Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV - Iconic Design Meets Electrification

    Special: Meet The Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV - Iconic Design Meets Electrification

    ➤ Quad-motor setup with 579 horsepower and 859 lb-ft of torque
    ➤ Advanced torque vectoring for unrivaled off-road performance
    ➤ "G-Turn" feature for 360-degree tank turns
    ➤ “G-Steering" for enhanced maneuverability and reduced turning radius
    ➤ Impressive ground clearance, fording depth, and approach/departure angles
    ➤ 116 kWh battery pack with an estimated 250-mile range (EPA)
    ➤ DC fast-charging up to 200 kW, allowing 10-80% charge in 32 minutes
    ➤ Luxurious interior with dual 12.3-inch displays and the latest MBUX infotainment system
    ➤ "G-Roar" sound system mimicking the characteristic engine note of gas-powered G-Class models
    ➤ Exclusive "Edition One" launch trim with unique colors, AMG Line, and Night package enhancements

    • 20 min
    23 Apr 2024 | Used EV Sales Are Surging, Hyundai Kona Get New Discounts and BYD’s New PHEV Pickup Truck

    23 Apr 2024 | Used EV Sales Are Surging, Hyundai Kona Get New Discounts and BYD’s New PHEV Pickup Truck

    ➤ Honda Plans Multibillion-Dollar EV Production in Ontario
    ➤ Vauxhall Grandland Unveils 435-Mile Electric Model
    ➤ Hyundai Kona Electric Drops to $26,550 with New Incentive
    ➤ Kia EV9 Now $7,500 Cheaper Ahead of U.S. Production Shift
    ➤ BYD Names New Plug-In Hybrid Pickup 'Shark'
    ➤ CarMax Reports Growing Interest in Used Electric Vehicles
    ➤ Mazda CX-80 PHEV Unveiled in Europe as New Flagship Model
    ➤ Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Demonstrates Megawatt Charging Capability
    ➤ AESC Expands South Carolina Battery Plant Investment for BMW EVs
    ➤ Zero Motorcycles Introduces Tesla Tap Mini Charging Adapter
    ➤ Biden Celebrated Earth Day with $7 Billion Solar Energy Initiative

    • 29 min
    23 Apr 2024 | Briefly

    23 Apr 2024 | Briefly

    ➤ Honda Plans Multibillion-Dollar EV Production in Ontario
    ➤ Vauxhall Grandland Unveils 435-Mile Electric Model
    ➤ Hyundai Kona Electric Drops to $26,550 with New Incentive
    ➤ Kia EV9 Now $7,500 Cheaper Ahead of U.S. Production Shift
    ➤ BYD Names New Plug-In Hybrid Pickup 'Shark'
    ➤ CarMax Reports Growing Interest in Used Electric Vehicles
    ➤ Mazda CX-80 PHEV Unveiled in Europe as New Flagship Model
    ➤ Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Demonstrates Megawatt Charging Capability
    ➤ AESC Expands South Carolina Battery Plant Investment for BMW EVs
    ➤ Zero Motorcycles Introduces Tesla Tap Mini Charging Adapter
    ➤ Biden Celebrated Earth Day with $7 Billion Solar Energy Initiative

    • 4 min
    19 Apr 2024 | Tesla Model 3 Performance Specs Leak, GM Introduces Their Vehicle To Home Hardware and a Porsche Taycan Can Swim

    19 Apr 2024 | Tesla Model 3 Performance Specs Leak, GM Introduces Their Vehicle To Home Hardware and a Porsche Taycan Can Swim

    ➤ GM Launches Bidirectional Chargers for Home Energy Management
    ➤ Tritium's Insolvency and Administration Appointment
    ➤ Kia Sets New Record in Global EV Sales for March 2024
    ➤ Tesla Model 3 Performance Upgrade Revealed in Website Leak
    ➤ Xiaomi's Electric Car Sales Exceed Expectations
    ➤ Mexico Withdraws Incentives for Chinese EV Companies Amid U.S. Concerns
    ➤ Electric Vehicle Savings Up To $2,200 Annually
    ➤ Colorado's EV Exchange Program Boosts Affordability for Low-Income Residents
    ➤ Shortage of EV Mechanics Leads to Increased Vehicle Write-offs
    ➤ Cadillac Optiq Debuts Interior Design Ahead of Beijing Auto Show
    ➤ Porsche Taycan's Unexpected Swim in Dubai Floods

    • 29 min
    19 Apr 2024 | Briefly

    19 Apr 2024 | Briefly

    ➤ GM Launches Bidirectional Chargers for Home Energy Management
    ➤ Tritium's Insolvency and Administration Appointment
    ➤ Kia Sets New Record in Global EV Sales for March 2024
    ➤ Tesla Model 3 Performance Upgrade Revealed in Website Leak
    ➤ Xiaomi's Electric Car Sales Exceed Expectations
    ➤ Mexico Withdraws Incentives for Chinese EV Companies Amid U.S. Concerns
    ➤ Electric Vehicle Savings Up To $2,200 Annually
    ➤ Colorado's EV Exchange Program Boosts Affordability for Low-Income Residents
    ➤ Shortage of EV Mechanics Leads to Increased Vehicle Write-offs
    ➤ Cadillac Optiq Debuts Interior Design Ahead of Beijing Auto Show
    ➤ Porsche Taycan's Unexpected Swim in Dubai Floods

    • 4 min
    18 Apr 2024 | VW’s EV Comeback Plan, Secrets To New Porsche Taycan Efficiency and Google Focuses On EV Charging

    18 Apr 2024 | VW’s EV Comeback Plan, Secrets To New Porsche Taycan Efficiency and Google Focuses On EV Charging

    ➤ VW and Xpeng Collaborate on Cost-Effective EV Platform for China
    ➤ 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Improvements
    ➤ Porsche Taycan's Enhanced Efficiency Through Incremental Upgrades
    ➤ Tesla Cybertruck Sales Exceed Porsche Taycan in Q1
    ➤ Nio ET7's 1,070 km Range Achievement
    ➤ Alfa Romeo Urges Focus on Industry Jobs Over Car Names
    ➤ April Savings on BMW Electric Vehicles
    ➤ Google Enhances EV Charging Station Accessibility in Maps
    ➤ LEVC Unveils L380 Luxury MPV Interior
    ➤ UK Leads Europe in EV Adoption Suitability
    ➤ Jeroen van Tilburg Appointed CEO of Ionity
    ➤ Tesla to Initiate Megapack Factory Construction in Shanghai
    ➤ Tesla Proposes Reinstating Musk's Major Compensation Plan

    • 35 min

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