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Ford LFP battery pause, Porsche Cayenne PHEV, Nissan goes all-EV for Europe, UK: Today’s Car News

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And Nissan accelerates EV plans in Europe—and Britain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford puts one of its cornerstone EV battery projects on hold. Porsche plug-in hybrid shoppers have lots of options.

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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?

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Kia on Tuesday confirmed that a production version of its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it did not discuss United States launch timing. Kia America could not confirm to Green Car Reports either a U.S.

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RAV4 Prime charging recall, VW wireless charging, Jeep in Europe: Today’s Car News

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Jeep is sending a lower ratio of electric SUVs to Europe than it previously suggested. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is being recalled, and it affects charging. And which VW Group brand or vehicle might get the company’s very fast wireless charging?

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Battery swapping goes big, America's lithium restart, EVs pass diesels in Europe: Today’s Car News

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CATL has a battery swapping solution that it claims will work on most electric cars. EVs pass diesel sales in Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And how did the U.S. end up so short on lithium? Lithium is essential for modern EVs, and the U.S. has large reserves of it.

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Honda EV battery plant, Hyundai OTA updates, BYD EVs for Europe: Today’s Car News

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BYD confirms details for EVs bound for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda shows its level of commitment to future EVs arriving mid-decade. And Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models will all get over-the-air update—and feature upgrade—capability within a few years.

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VW ID.Buzz test, Fiat EVs, Stellantis’ EV platform for Europe: Today’s Car News

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And its parent company shows off its mainstream EV platform for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. VW plans to test ID.Buzz vans near Tesla HQ. Fiat shows two new EVs unlikely for the U.S.

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EV and PHEV lease prices, Tesla FSD price hike, Fisker Ocean production, BYD in Europe: Today’s Car News

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BYD is entering Europe on its own—and, perhaps, heading into Tesla battery packs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has hiked the price of Full Self-Driving. Fisker is looking for more production space for its Ocean. And the EV tax credit revamp has triggered a massive price hike in EV and PHEV lease prices.

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