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Nissan to provide LEAFs and LEAF-to-Home power supplies to roadside rest stations in Japan

Green Car Congress

The michi-no-eki network in Japan has three functions: a rest area for travelers; as an information source for local residents as well as road users; and offers a cooperative community function in which towns reach out to each other to work together to build develop vibrant communities centered an activities held at the michi-no-eki stations.

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All-electric member of new Mercedes S-Class on market next year: EQS based on new electric architecture

Green Car Congress

This vehicle architecture makes it possible to build Mercedes-Benz electric cars from saloons to large SUVs. At the same time, Mercedes-Benz designs its vehicles and factories to be able to build different models flexibly on the same production lines. Test drives are currently also being conducted in China and the US.

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Arushi Kumar joins Royal Enfield as AVP and manager, marketing global group | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Arushi joined Royal Enfield after spending close to two years with Mahindra & Mahindra, where she was part of the team that showcased the electric vehicle portfolio BE in the UK and South Africa. Royal Enfield has been revamping its sales and marketing organisation over the last 12-18 months.

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Viva Italia! 2024 Lancia Ypsilon set to become a MINI Electric fighter

EV Central

Still the third best-selling car in Italy in 2023 with 44,929 sold despite the current model being its 12th year on sale, the next-gen Ypsilon is the car that the famous Italian brand, owned by global powerhouse Stellantis, cannot afford to get wrong, not least since it will be used to spearhead the relaunch of the famous 117-year-old car-maker.

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Bounce Infinity Raises $20M in Funding from Existing Investors

Electric Vehicles India

They said the deal would provide the startup with a significant cash runway while discussing an external round or strategic sale. However, it denied consideration of direct sales. The company ships to South Africa, Nepal, Kuwait, South America, and Sri Lanka. As of now, it has raised more than $220 million.

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SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India by decade-end, says top executive | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

According to him, in the long term, the JV aspires to export vehicles to key right-hand drive markets such as Australia and South Africa. SAIC entered India in 2017 through its British brand MG Motor and started sales in 2019.

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SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India this decade | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The head of international sales says the company’s vision is to cater to the domestic market first. However, it also harbors a long-term aspiration to export vehicles to key Right-Hand Drive markets like Australia and South Africa, hinting at the venture’s potential for global expansion.

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