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Volkswagen starts up second line for MEB batteries in Braunschweig

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The Volkswagen Group Components plant in Braunschweig is significantly expanding its production of battery systems for the latest electric vehicle generation. Following the first expansion stage with a maximum capacity of 250,000 battery systems, the second expansion stage has started up with the same capacity.

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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News

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Nissan and Mitsubishi team up for EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs, and next-generation pickups. And will next-generation batteries help plug-in hybrids make more sense at 70 miles? More energy-dense batteries coming in the near future aren’t just destined for fully electric vehicles. GM is reportedly seeking a deal with CATL.

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Toyota will invest $14.3B in development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030

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In a livestreamed briefing on batteries and carbon neutrality, Toyota Chief Technology Officer Masahiko Maeda said that the company will invest ¥1.5 billion) in the development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030. trillion (US$14.3 million BEVs. million BEVs.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

More energy-dense batteries coming in the near future aren’t just destined for fully electric vehicles. Between the lines, Nissan reportedly plans to use Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid system in its own PHEVs, while Mitsubishi will use Nissan’s EV tech—and the upcoming pickup could potentially use both.

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More affordable EVs coming? KG Mobility, formerly SsangYong, teams up with EV pioneer BYD to fast-track development of its electric vehicles

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KG Mobility (KGM), known as SsangYong until last year, has announced it has partnered with China’s BYD to gain access to its next-generation battery technology. It also produces its Blade Battery that is said to beat all its rivals for space efficiency when using lithium-ion phosphate cells.

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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range

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kwh battery pack affords up to 81 miles of electric range, as measured on the European WLTP testing cycle. ” The post 2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. This will get the GLC 350e from 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds, according to Mercedes.