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BYD launched new Han DM-i and DM-p PHEV sedans. Price starts at 27,000 USD

BYD Han DM-i and DM-p launched in China with a lowered price and some new tech on board.

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Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stations

Apple Maps in Porsche TaycanDrivers of the Porsche Taycan no longer have to use the EV’s Charging Planner that’s part of its built-in navigation system. They can also now use Apple Maps, via their iPhone. With the CarPlay-based option, Apple Maps gains access to the Taycan’s real-time battery performance and state of charge, so that it can plot out your...
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Geely increased its stake in Aston Martin to 17%, becoming the third-largest shareholder

This increase cost about 290 million USD. After the increase, Geely's stake in Aston Martin more than doubled.

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Hongqi E001 EV sedan with swappable battery and 800-km range spied in China

The Hongqi E001 has 619 hp, 800 km of range and a swappable battery. It will launch in China in November and later, it will enter Europe.

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Test Drive | Zeekr 009: Redefining Luxury in the Chinese EV MPV Market

Got a peek at the Zeekr 009 - Geely's luxury electric MPV. Impressive specs, high-end tech, and bold design.

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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid

2023 Toyota Prius PrimeIf you choose to lease, the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid might cost significantly less to drive than the Prius hybrid—depending on where you live and which incentives Toyota might be factoring in. As partner site CarsDirect points out, the Toyota Prius Prime SE has a lease payment of just $435 a month, with $435 due at signing...
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier shows how versatile small EVs can be

Ford E-Tourneo Courier electric van for EuropeFord on Monday unveiled a versatile small EV that won't make it to the U.S, but could be a template for success in America. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is a small van similar to (but even smaller than) the Transit Connect that was recently withdrawn from this market, but with an all-electric powertrain. It's scheduled to von on sale in Europe in...
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier shows how versatile small EVs can be

Ford E-Tourneo Courier electric van for EuropeFord on Monday unveiled a versatile small EV that won't make it to the U.S, but could be a template for success in America. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is a small van similar to (but even smaller than) the Transit Connect that was recently withdrawn from this market, but with an all-electric powertrain. It's scheduled to von on sale in Europe in...
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Stellantis-LG battery plant stalls due to lack of Canadian support

Chrysler Airflow conceptStellantis and LG have halted construction of a joint venture battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, claiming the Canadian government hasn't met certain obligations, Bloomberg reported Monday. The report cited an email from a Stellantis spokesperson confirming that construction of the plant, slated to be the automaker's first large-scale battery...
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Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RV

2026 Mercedes-Benz electric camper van teasedMercedes-Benz plans to introduce luxurious mid-size electric passenger vans for the U.S. and China for the first time, along with factory-built RVs, it revealed on Tuesday. The announcement was part of the company’s most comprehensive look yet at its next-generation “.EA” electric architectures. All of these Mercedes-Benz...