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VW ID.Buzz features, Supercharger network growth, Vinfast and Sony: Today’s Car News

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Vinfast debuts a new Sony entertainment interface. but there’s still no price tag. It will spend “well over” $500 million on its Supercharger network this year, he said in a post on X, with that investment independent of operating costs. And VW gets a little more specific about how its ID.Buzz vans will be sold in the U.S.—but

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Elon Musk clashes with NPR over Twitter policy

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Elon Musk and National Public Radio (NPR) have clashed on Twitter after the news organization received a new tag on its account. It’s no secret that Elon Musk has quickly implemented new policies around Twitter after he invested billions into purchasing the company late last year.

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The Fisker-Nissan Deal is Reportedly Dead

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Nissan was reportedly considering a $400 million investment, which would’ve given it access to Fisker’s electric Alaska pickup truck. The Alaska, which piqued Nissan’s interest, was announced last year with 340 miles of range and a reported $45,000 price tag. This is certainly a setback for Fisker, but the show isn’t over yet.

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Tesla Megapack batteries to power two new 50MW renewable projects in the UK

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Tesla Megapacks will power two new 50MW battery storage projects in the United Kingdom for Australian clean energy producer Tag Energy. The two Tag Energy projects Tesla will provide Megapacks for are the 49.5M/99MWh Tag Energy began constructing its first Tesla-powered battery storage facility in Dorset more than a month ago.

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Toyota to invest Rs 4,800 crore to make electric vehicle parts in India

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The Japanese carmaker signed an agreement with Karnataka and expects the investment to generate around 3,500 new jobs in the country. Expensive price tags, lack of options in electric models and insufficient charging stations have led to inactive adoption of battery vehicles in India.

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Lightyear locks in €81 million from InvestNL to produce solar-powered car

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Lightyear, the company introducing the solar-powered EV the Lightyear 0, has acquired €81 million in investment to aid production and development costs. Lightyear has already attracted investment from Bridgestone Tires, Koenigsegg, and Leaseplan. For InvestNL, the opportunity to invest was a no-brainer. Credit: Lightyear.

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Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

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Following news that production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV would be delayed, General Motors has announced that the Chevy Equinox EV would likewise be arriving behind schedule. Demand seems to be plateauing on electrified models and their above-average price tags have not helped remedy this. Images: GM] Become a& TTAC insider.

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