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IONITY secures €600m to expand EV infrastructure in Europe

Electric Cars Report

The leading provider of ultra-fast EV charging in Europe, IONITY, has secured a financing of up to 600 million, including 450 million in committed green loan facilities and a so-called accordion facility. The post IONITY secures 600m to expand EV infrastructure in Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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It’s official: Volkswagen confirms new electric Golf GTI will be FWD only

Electrek

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schfer has confirmed the companys plans to develop a full range of monster electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic namesake with a boxy profile and, of course, front-wheel drive.

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Tesla Finally Accepts Cybertruck Trade-Ins, But The Offers Are Depressing

InsideEVs

The Tesla Cybertruck is turning into the ultimate depreciation machine.

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CATL battery swap electric semi tech cleans up the “messy middle”

Electrek

Theres a CATL battery in just about every EV you can name , so its safe to say they know a thing or two about electrifying mobility at scale. Now, theyve turned their attention to heavy trucks and their proposed universal battery swap solution for HDEVs could be just the thing to clean up that messy middle.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Tesla Finally Accepts Cybertruck Trade-Ins, But The Offers Are Depressing

InsideEVs

A couple of Cybertruck owners got their quotes in the mail, and the numbers arent looking good.

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BYD to build European R&D base and new HQ in Hungary

Electric Cars Report

BYD, the worlds leading new-energy vehicles manufacturer, revealed a commitment to base its European business headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, supported by a new European research and development centre. The post BYD to build European R&D base and new HQ in Hungary appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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This Yamaha-backed plan hopes to eliminate electric bicycle charging forever

Electrek

Range anxiety on e-bikes (for those who even worry about that) might soon be a thing of the past. ENYRING , a Yamaha Motor-backed startup offering swappable battery subscriptions for electric bicycles, has announced a new partnership with Swobbee , the leading battery-swapping infrastructure provider in Europe. And now theyre set to soon bring their services to Amsterdam and Berlin.

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GM's EV Strategy Is Paying Off. It's Still Fighting This EV 'Mandate'

InsideEVs

Even GM doesn't want to end gas sales in this crucial state. Plus, more on what went wrong with the Apple Car.

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Tornadoes knocked out my home power for days, but my Rivian became a backup energy savior

Electrek

The title says it all. Heavy thunderstorms and tornadoes ripped through the Midwest Thursday evening, leaving thousands of homes without power or internet. Luckily, my home dodged severe damage, but I was without power and internet for days. Luckily, I had my Rivian R1S in the garage that I used as a backup energy source, which I documented below (because I honestly had nothing else to do without power and internet).

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China One-Ups The World With The First Driverless Electric Mining Trucks

InsideEVs

Telecom giant and electric vehicle newcomer Huawei put its latest tech to good use in an open-pit mine.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Nissan may have just found its saviour… Toyota?

Electrek

Nissan is on the brink of collapsing. After the Honda deal fell through, it looks like another Japanese automaker is tossing it a lifeline. As Nissan struggles to stay afloat, Toyota is emerging as a potential backer in a new tie-up.

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Tesla bull, ARK head Cathie Wood says brand damage is not long-term

Teslarati

Tesla bull and head of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, admitted during an interview with Bloomberg that she does believe the company has experienced some brand damage due to CEO Elon Musk’s political involvement. However, she does not believe it is a long-term issue. Over the past eight months, Musk’s involvement in the U.S. political landscape has swayed some to stop supporting Tesla, others to ditch their cars, and some to boycott the brand altogether.

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Tesla wipes odometer on Cybertruck in service, scratches it, and returns it to owner

Electrek

Tesla has wiped off the 26,000 miles on the odometer of a Cybertruck in service, scratched the vehicle, and then returned it to the owner like nothing happened.

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Volkswagen Is Working On A Bunch Of Electric GTI 'Monsters'

InsideEVs

The ID.2 GTI will be the first to arrive, followed by an electric Golf GTI. But VW isnt stopping there.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Xiaomi to launch its new YU7 this week as a potential game-changing SUV

Electrek

About one year after first catching wind that EV newcomer Xiaomi Automobile was working on an SUV wed come to know as the YU7, the company is finally set to launch the new model in China. This will be a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y and has the potential to reimagine the all-electric SUV market in China.

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Tesla confirms annoying Full Self-Driving feature has been fixed

Teslarati

Tesla has confirmed that an annoying Full Self-Driving feature has been fixed. We reported last week that several owners reported changes in the feature, and now we have confirmation that it has been revised by Tesla. Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) does not require a driver’s hands to be on the steering wheel. However, eye movements and attentiveness are tracked through a cabin-facing camera, aiming to improve safety and limit loopholes in the system.

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Genesis GV90 sheds camo and shows off its ultra-luxe look

Electrek

Genesis is preparing to introduce its new flagship EV, the GV90. The brands largest, most luxurious electric SUV already looks stunning. The Genesis GV90 was spotted with less camo ahead of its debut, giving us a sneak peek of the ultra-luxe EV.

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How To Fix the Solar Cost Shift

Energy Institute at HAAS

Without major rate reform progress will be slow and incomplete. Not everyone has yet agreed that rooftop solar systems in Californias investor-owned utility territories shift significant costs onto other customers.

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New NHS drive to find undiagnosed patients with infected blood

Innovation News Network

New patients at GP surgeries will be asked if they had a blood transfusion before 1996 as part of efforts to find those with infected blood. The post New NHS drive to find undiagnosed patients with infected blood appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Securing the EV Charging Ecosystem: Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks for Optimal Network Security

Driivz

As the sales of electric vehicles increase, and EV charging infrastructure expands to support more EV drivers, cybersecurity is top of mind for Charge Point Operators (CPOs). There were 17.1 million EVs sold in 2024 , marking a 25% increase compared to the year prior. Each of those vehicles represents a connected device on wheels, contributing to the evolving threat landscape that CPOs are required to oversee.

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Main outcomes from SUSTCERT4BIOBASED: Sustainability certification for biobased systems

Innovation News Network

Learn how SUSTCERT4BIOBASED advances sustainability certification for industrial biobased systems to ensure a circular economy. The post Main outcomes from SUSTCERT4BIOBASED: Sustainability certification for biobased systems appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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China must ramp up clean power efforts to align with global climate goals

Innovation News Network

Researchers say China will need to generate more than half of its clean power from wind and solar by 2035 to align with global climate goals. The post China must ramp up clean power efforts to align with global climate goals appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Exploring extreme plasma physics with ultra-intense lasers

Innovation News Network

Discover how petawatt lasers bring extreme astrophysical phenomena within reach of laboratory experiments due to their high intensity. The post Exploring extreme plasma physics with ultra-intense lasers appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NOAH and AnimalhealthEurope call for EU-UK veterinary medicines agreement

Innovation News Network

EU and UK animal health leaders urge a veterinary medicines agreement to protect animal welfare and medicine availability post-Brexit. The post NOAH and AnimalhealthEurope call for EU-UK veterinary medicines agreement appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CELIA: A laboratory at the core of Inertial Confinement Fusion for Energy

Innovation News Network

Learn how CELIA leads Europes academic research in Inertial Confinement Fusion, advancing laser-plasma physics and reactor design. The post CELIA: A laboratory at the core of Inertial Confinement Fusion for Energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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