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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

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Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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This start-up wants to take on the CV biggies with a new tech-heavy electric truck – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Rohan Shravan, Founder CEO and CTO of Tresa Motors New Delhi: Electrification trend has seen a boost in recent years, though the electrification varies from segment to segment. Startups like Tressa Motors are ready to bring their first heavy duty commercial vehicles on the road by late 2025 or early 2026.

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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

“We’re changing the IT infrastructure, we’re changing actually our manufacturing line so that we can use over-the-air updates in the manufacturing lines. We’re also changing how our dealers are doing it and everything,” Oestberg said. General Motors on Dec.

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ACMA awards 59 companies for excellence in production, innovation, localisation, exports – ET Auto

Baua Electric

By prioritizing sustainability, diversity, and technological advancement, we’re not only driving economic progress but also leading the charge towards a greener, more inclusive future.” Senthil Kumar, Vice President-Central Purchase at TVS Motor Company; R Sundar, Asst.

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

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Making day-to-day driving a mostly electric experience for owners is the promise, while their internal-combustion engines – ICEs – provide freedom from charging anxiety, plus the ability to easily make long journeys. While there’s enough charge remaining in its battery pack the new C63 S can run on electricity alone.

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2024 Polestar 2 receives major update, including new motors, batteries and first rear-wheel drive

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For the 2024 model year, the premium compact EV features a new high-tech front end that reflects the design language premiered by Polestar 3, substantial performance increases with all-new electric motors, even more powerful batteries, sustainability improvements and, for the first time in a Polestar, rear-wheel drive. seconds, down to 6.2

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Mitsubishi introduces Concept GC-PHEV SUV to North America

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liter V-6 gasoline engine paired with a high-output electric motor; 12 kWh lithium-ion battery; 8-speed automatic transmission; and Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced full-time Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive. Earlier post.) The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter Super All-Wheel Control.