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Nissan Announces “X-In-1” E-Powertrains To Cut Costs By 30%

3-in-1 EV and 5-in-1 e-Power drive units will be produced on the same line.
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Stellantis Signs MOU To Manufacture Vehicles In South Africa

South Africa’s auto assembly and manufacturing industry is a key pillar of the country’s economy. It is the largest manufacturing sector in South Africa, with a substantial 18.7% of value addition within the domestic manufacturing output derived from vehicle and automotive component manufacturing activity. The auto industry also employs over 100,000 people. Its contribution to […]
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Alfa Romeo Plant In Italy To Build STLA Large-Based EVs: Stellantis

Stellantis did not say which STLA Large EVs will be made in Cassino, but future Alfa Romeo and Maserati models are obvious candidates.
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Shell Makes Another Green Hydrogen Move, Exxon Gets The Blues

Shell takes another step on its green hydrogen journey, while ExxonMobil doubles down on natural gas with carbon capture.
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EV Batteries 101: The Basics

Learn about types of EV batteries, how they’re made, and how they work.
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Justus Visagie Sets Another EV Road Trip Record In South Africa, This Time In A BMW i4 M50

Motoring journalist Justus Visagie has been doing road trips in electric vehicles in South Africa to show that fully electric cars can easily cover long distances in the country. Last year, he drove from Cape Town to Johannesburg in a BMW iX xDrive50 SUV in 20 hours and 17 minutes with TV presenter Ernest Page. […]
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New York City Law Mandates UL-Certification For All E-Mobility Devices

The law has been passed in response to the growing number of personal EV-related fires.
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Volkswagen Puts European Battery Factory Plans On Hold

Volkswagen could get up to $10 billion in IRA benefits if it decides to build a new battery factory in the US instead of Europe.
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Tesla’s Hardware 4 EVs Have An Unused Forward Camera Slot, But Why?

Perhaps Tesla hopes to make its EVs more future-proof by saving a slot for an additional camera in case there becomes a need for it.
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VW Pauses Plans For Cell Plant In Europe, Prioritizes North America

Volkswagen Group estimates it could get up to $10.6 billion in US incentives for a cell factory in North America.