VW ID.3: The "30,000-euro electric car" from VW now costs almost 44,000 euros

Apr 15

Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...

theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/15/tesla-cut-jobs-elon-musk-staff

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UAW hopeful of watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory: The United Auto Workers is counting on scoring a seismic victory at Volkswagen's ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-hopeful-watershed-union-victory-volkswagen-tennessee-factory-2024-04-19/

Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee

This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.

The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.

The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.

Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.

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New models for beginners: E-cars don't have to be expensive: The electric car market no longer only consists of luxury models. With two new cars ...

auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/elektroauto-einstieg-modelle/

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Apr 09

VW Emden should be buzzing from the summer: There is some light at the end of the tunnel again at the VW plant in Emden. This will not only please the core ...

nwzonline.de/emden/vw-emden-produktion-von-e-autos-laeuft-hoch_a_4,1,657225864.html

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Apr 17

Volkswagen to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs

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Apr 17

Research project at VW-Umschlag is already triggering criticism in Emden: A research project in the port of Emden is being criticized before it has even begun ...

nwzonline.de/emden/automatisiertes-fahren-im-emder-hafen-stoesst-schon-auf-kritik_a_4,1,776042368.html

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Apr 18

Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...

heise.de/tests/Elektro-Gelaendeauto-Dongfeng-M-Hero-1-mit-142-kWh-im-Fahrbericht-9683400.html

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Apr 17

UAW Volkswagen Tennessee plant vote: Union seeks landmark win

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VW in Wolfsburg: Special shifts at Volkswagen until the end of June: At the main plant in Wolfsburg, there is no shortage of work for the production employees ...

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/vw-in-wolfsburg-sonderschichten-bei-volkswagen-bis-ende-juni-AWV7XP3PQZHFXIEQUGQ7H2MI5Y.html

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Apr 14

Study on BEV workshop visits: Do electric cars need to go to the workshop more often?

auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/alternative-antriebe/studie-zu-werkstattaufenthalten-von-bev/

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Apr 15

VW relies on partial retirement and termination agreements to save money: Personnel costs at Volkswagen AG should fall. To achieve this, the company relies on ...

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/vw-setzt-auf-altersteilzeit-und-aufhebungsvertraege-um-geld-zu-sparen-QIVT5QGO7RGLLMZAH32W4Y7CPU.html

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Apr 17

If you’ve got an EV, Google Maps is about to become much more valuable: New Google Maps features address one of Americans’ top concerns about owning an electric ...

washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/17/google-maps-electric-vehicles-stations-charging/

Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government

Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.

Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.

These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.

Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.

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Apr 18

Energy consumption in an electric car: This is how much range the indoor climate in an electric car costs

auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/mobilitaetsservices/klimaanlage-und-heizung-beeinlussen-die-reichweite-von-e-autos-v1/

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Apr 17

VfL Wolfsburg has been in contact with Fredi Bobic: He would also come for the 2nd division!

waz-online.de/sport/regional/vfl-wolfsburg-hat-kontakt-zu-fredi-bobic-er-wuerde-auch-fuer-die-2-liga-kommen-YLCI4GWGGRBLPJC4J3KGEONB6A.html

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Apr 16

VW is testing automated car loading in the port of Emden: Will the new VW cars in Emden soon be able to board the ship alone? That's probably not entirely ...

nwzonline.de/emden/vw-emden-in-zukunft-automatische-autoverladung-im-hafen_a_4,1,760623810.html

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Apr 16

Alfa Romeo Junior (2024): the first information: Alfa's first electric car is an SUV and goes by the name of Junior. Interestingly, it is also available as a ...

autobild.de/marken-modelle/alfa-romeo/junior/

Quick Glance: Controversy in Italy: Can a car be named „Milano“ if it comes from Poland?

Alfa Romeo unveils the Alfa Milano, a new full-electric SUV manufactured in Poland.

Italian government concerned about the impact on „Made in Italy“ due to production in Poland.

Dispute arises over the name „Milano“ based on a 2003 law against false origin claims.

Debate on the relevance of protected origin designations for global car manufacturers.

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Apr 18

Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...

reuters.com/legal/transactional/musks-next-big-payday-matters-more-than-his-last-2024-04-17/

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Apr 13

The EV revolution has stalled. Can these nifty bikes kick it back into gear?: If you can’t afford the latest electric car, there’s a smarter option that will ...

smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-ev-revolution-has-stalled-can-these-nifty-bikes-kick-it-back-into-gear-20240404-p5fhhu.html

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Apr 16

Plans with Renault: Why Volkswagen's low-cost car project "Amsterdam" is stalling

manager-magazin.de/unternehmen/autoindustrie/volkswagen-und-renault-warum-die-plaene-fuer-ein-billigauto-stocken-a-4e2552b9-789c-416c-b931-95d459304fda

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Apr 15

Mercedes and VW in the USA: "A little less pay and a little worse treatment - that's over now"

spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/autoindustrie-in-den-usa-gewerkschaft-uaw-draengt-in-die-werke-von-mercedes-und-vw-a-a174d454-de9a-44e0-b9e7-12d7b02b0c8f

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Apr 10

BMW is succeeding with electric cars while rivals like Tesla struggle: The German automaker said battery-powered car sales climbed 40% last quarter

qz.com/bmw-ev-electric-vehicles-sales-surge-rivals-struggle-1851399857

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Apr 13

Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050

independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/richard-hammond-petrol-electric-cars-top-gear-b2528227.html

448

Apr 09

Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.

motortrend.com/features/tesla-trouble-problems-2024/

Quick Glance: Tesla resolves lawsuit following deadly Autopilot crash

Tesla reached a resolution in a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2018 crash.

Following the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang in Autopilot mode, his family filed a lawsuit.

Specifics of the resolution, prior to the set trial date, remained undisclosed.

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Apr 10

BMW and VW are more confident about e-cars again: BMW and VW are more confident about e-cars again - Mercedes has problems

sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/bmw-vw-mercedes-e-autos-verkehrswende-1.6538256

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Apr 12

Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.

motortrend.com/features/tesla-trouble-problems-2024/

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Apr 14

Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.

motortrend.com/features/tesla-trouble-problems-2024/

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Autozeitung

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Apr 11

First date with the most extreme Taycan: The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024) is the absolute top model with 815 kW (1108 hp). The first test drive proves its ...

autozeitung.de/porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-2024-fahrbericht-205800.html

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Apr 15

Slump in e-car sales: Tesla cuts ten percent of all jobs in the company: Tesla, the pioneer of the industry, is not immune to the reluctance of electric car ...

spiegel.de/wirtschaft/tesla-streicht-zehn-prozent-aller-jobs-im-unternehmen-a-62191c95-1910-4282-9cc6-997b49155c43

Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check

Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.

Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.

Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.

The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.

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Apr 18

Tesla Model 3 vs. Model S: Different in Size, But What Else?: Tesla’s two cars differ in size and price, but what other features distinguish these electric ...

motortrend.com/features/tesla-model-s-or-model-3-which-is-better/

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Apr 10

Volkswagen Q1 deliveries up

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Apr 08

High-performance version of the Tesla Model 3: Ludicrous or Plaid?: In the first half of 2024, Tesla will bring a performance version of the newly facelifted ...

auto-motor-und-sport.de/elektroauto/tesla-model-3-plaid-performance-modell-facelift/

163

Apr 11

Alfa Romeo Milano (2024): the first information: Alfa's first electric car is an SUV and goes by the name of Milano. Interestingly, it is also available as a ...

autobild.de/marken-modelle/alfa-romeo/milano/

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Apr 18

Xiaomi says sales of its electric car 3-5 times higher than expected: Sales of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's first electric car have been 3-5 times higher ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/xiaomi-says-sales-its-new-ev-have-been-3-5-times-higher-than-expected-2024-04-18/

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Apr 10

VW Group delivers more vehicles from electric cars worldwide: The Volkswagen Group has presented its delivery figures for the first quarter. Overall ...

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/vw-konzern-liefert-weltweit-mehr-fahrzeuge-aus-e-autos-schwaecheln-OL4JPPOANZETXJEQJFONHHNH6Y.html

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Apr 17

A new long-life electric car battery with a 1.5 million km warranty could spell end of longevity concerns

irishtimes.com/motors/2024/04/17/a-new-long-life-electric-car-battery-with-a-15-million-km-warranty/

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Apr 11

Volkswagen to invest $2.7 billion in Chinese production site

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Apr 08

Used electric cars: Why car prices are currently falling - AUTO BILD: A portal has calculated that the prices for used electric cars are falling significantly ...

autobild.de/artikel/gebrauchte-e-autos-8626101.html

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Apr 05

Partial retirement at VV: Human Resources Director Kilian gives figures for the first time

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/altersteilzeit-bei-vv-personalvorstand-kilian-nennt-erstmals-zahlen-SDLT22EG5RAFLPRTPL4WPXBHMQ.html

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Apr 16

VW: Works council boss Cavallo calls for US union election: In the next few days, the works councils at Volkswagen will be focusing primarily on the USA ...

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/vw-betriebsratschefin-cavallo-ruft-zur-wahl-von-us-gewerkschaft-auf-66X2Y4G44NDNTAEXM7VSOCSFM4.html

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Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car: Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to ...

electrek.co/2024/04/18/nissan-micra-ev-debut-this-year-new-low-cost-electric-car/

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Apr 08

Electric car crisis - That's why nobody wants to buy used electric vehicles: Sales of new electric cars are collapsing, which is also due to the used car market ...

stern.de/auto/elektroauto-krise---darum-will-niemand-gebrauchte-stromer-kaufen--34607682.html

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Apr 15

Tesla puts ‘$25,000 electric car’ codenamed NV9 on back burner despite what Elon Musk said

electrek.co/2024/04/15/tesla-puts-electric-car-codenamed-nv9-back-burner-despite-elon-musk-said/

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Apr 10

Falling population in Wolfsburg: Comparison with other cities: The population is shrinking: According to an analysis by the Bertelsmann Foundation ...

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/sinkende-einwohnerzahl-in-wolfsburg-der-vergleich-mit-anderen-staedten-KPIN54JSPNB4ROS3AUPTTVU3SQ.html

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Apr 14

Rivian R2 vs R1S: How will Rivian’s cheaper SUV compare?: The Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it'll be a great option for those who want a cheaper ...

digitaltrends.com/cars/rivian-r2-vs-rivian-r1s-price-range-performance/

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Apr 16

Tesla Model 3 vs. Model S: Different in Size, But What Else?: Tesla’s two cars differ in size and price, but what other features distinguish these electric ...

motortrend.com/features/tesla-model-s-or-model-3-which-is-better/

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Apr 11

The cost of second-hand electric vehicles is plunging, but are they actually good value?

9news.com.au/national/second-hand-electric-vehicles-australia/1a792d7a-eb2c-4d49-ada6-f609d02f0bf7

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Apr 09

87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla: Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (67%) and Toyota (54%) trailing ...

electrek.co/2024/04/09/87-percent-us-tesla-drivers-say-theyll-buy-another-tesla/

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Apr 15

Electric car catches fire in accident near Osnabrück - two people die: Tragedy in the district of Osnabrück (Lower Saxony): An electric car crashed into a tree ...

focus.de/panorama/welt/10-jaehriges-kind-in-lebensgefahr-elektroauto-faengt-bei-unfall-nahe-osnabrueck-feuer-zwei-menschen-sterben_id_259854599.html

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Apr 17

The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...

latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-16/the-ev-market-is-in-trouble-the-latest-sign-is-teslas-layoffs

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Apr 10

Here’s how EVs could get 200 miles per gallon : A new report says that electric vehicles could double in efficiency in the next decades — if automakers make the ...

washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/10/ev-efficiency-double-2050/

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Apr 05

Does an EV Work as Well in Cold Weather?: Everything you wanted to know about cold weather and battery-electric vehicles.

caranddriver.com/features/a60344222/does-an-ev-work-as-well-in-cold-weather/

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Apr 14

Mercedes upgrades the EQS: The Mercedes EQS facelift will come onto the market in April 2024. We already know the price & range of the electric luxury sedan.

autozeitung.de/mercedes-eqs-2025-preis-reichweite-205751.html

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ClassicCars.com Apr 18

A Surprise Press Trip, Rolls-Royce Spectre Test and a Total Eclipse | ClassicCars.com Journal

journal.classiccars.com/2024/04/16/a-surprise-press-trip-rolls-royce-spectre-test-and-a-total-eclipse/

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Apr 15

Fisker Ocean Extreme First Test: Good Idea, Bad Execution: Huge software issues keep the Ocean in troubled waters and are a larger indication of a company in ...

motortrend.com/reviews/fisker-ocean-extreme-first-test/

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Apr 05

Volkswagen EVs 'can't keep up' in China, CEO tells newspaper: Volkswagen wants to avoid setting

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-evs-cant-keep-up-china-ceo-tells-newspaper-2024-04-05/

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Apr 05

UC Berkeley study confirms that yes, EVs do what they promise to do: A new study confirms what EV fans already know: EV adoption does make the air cleaner ...

electrek.co/2024/04/05/uc-berkeley-study-confirms-that-yes-evs-do-what-they-promise-to-do/

242

Apr 13

2024 Fiat 500e First Drive: A Small, Affordable EV—What More Do You Want?: The new electric 500 has surprisingly little to apologize for.

motortrend.com/reviews/2024-fiat-500e-electric-first-drive-review/

Quick Glance: Compact Electric Fiat 500e Suits Its Market Perfectly

Making a comeback after a significant break, the Fiat 500e re-enters the US market with a touch of Italian style.

The new model slightly outstrips its predecessor in most dimensions, showcasing a subtle size increase.

Fiat intends to introduce various editions of the 500e featuring distinct colors and functionalities.

Both the 7-inch digital instrument cluster and the 10.25-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system will be standard across all 500e models.

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Apr 05

Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand: Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more ...

electrek.co/2024/04/05/kia-suddenly-shifts-hybrids-affordable-evs-amid-waning-demand/

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Apr 06

E-car stocks fall: stock market crash among electric car manufacturers. Tesla in particular is affected - The World Week

weltwoche.de/daily/e-auto-aktien-fallen-boersenabsturz-bei-den-elektroauto-herstellern-insbesondere-tesla-ist-betroffen/

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Apr 05

Elon Musk bets big on Tesla, not cars: What is Tesla? For now, it’s the world’s largest electric-car maker, though maybe not for long ...

reuters.com/breakingviews/elon-musk-bets-big-tesla-not-cars-2024-04-05/

Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Unveil Tesla 'Robotaxi' on August 8

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8, despite past promises and delays with self-driving cars.

Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.

Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.

Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.

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Apr 09

Zeekr: Chinese electric car charges almost fully in around 10 minutes: The Chinese car brand Zeekr, which, like Volvo and Smart, belongs to the Geely group ...

stern.de/auto/e-mobilitaet/zeekr--chinesisches-elektroauto-laedt-in-rund-10-minuten-fast-voll-34612634.html

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Apr 16

Mercedes Stops Testing EQS with 1.0-Liter Engine: Report: Autocar reports Mercedes has abandoned testing EVs with a range-extending gasoline engine ...

motor1.com/news/716214/mercedes-eqs-range-extender-test-stopped/

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Apr 09

Where are many electric cars supported with environmental bonuses today? - AUTO BILD

autobild.de/artikel/elektroauto-foerderung-missbrauch-22590069.html

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Apr 15

Draining Questions: How Long Do EV Batteries Last? : While EV battery failure and degradation are real problems, they're a lot less common than you might think.

motortrend.com/features/ev-battery-life/

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Apr 12

Volkswagen To Invest $2.7 Billion In China, Add EV Models: Announcement comes ahead of expected visit by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2024/04/12/volkswagen-to-invest-27-billion-in-china-add-ev-models/

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Apr 09

Electric cars: Sahra Wagenknecht's ranting: Sarah Wagenknecht fights for the combustion engine with cheap theses - and thus harms the economy ...

stern.de/politik/elektroautos--das-schwurbeln-der-sahra-wagenknecht--34608764.html

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review: Sweet Little Lies: A common EV criticism is that they all kind of drive the same. The ICE car-mimicking Ioniq 5 N does ...

thedrive.com/car-reviews/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-n-first-drive-review

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Apr 05

Toyota bZ4X facelift 2024: electric SUV from Toyota over 12,000 euros cheaper: Toyota is revising the bZ4X for the new model year and reducing the prices very ...

auto-motor-und-sport.de/elektroauto/toyota-bz4x-modellpflege-2024/

Quick Glance: Toyota Offers $10k Off Lease for 2024 bZ4X EV

Toyota is providing a $10,000 discount on the lease of its fully electric 2024 bZ4X, recently available at dealerships.

The bZ4X starts at $43,070 for the 2024 model year, with a leasing offer of $299 per month for 36 months in Greater New York.

CarsDirect found deals of up to $9,000 for the 2024 electric Toyota SUV in other parts of the US.

Toyota sold only 1,897 bZ4X models in Q1 2024, accounting for a mere 0.4% of its total US sales.

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Apr 10

How are car makers responding to the slowdown in electric car sales?: China’s electric-car makers remain bullish but elsewhere many EV manufacturers are hedging ...

irishtimes.com/motors/2024/04/10/how-are-car-makers-responding-to-the-slowdown-in-electric-car-sales/

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Apr 09

A Look at Trump’s Mistruths and Political Attacks on the Campaign Trail: A close examination of every public word from the former president during a crucial week ...

nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/08/us/politics/trump-speech-mistruths.html

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Apr 10

The 2025 Mercedes EQS Somehow Looks Worse: Mercedes is giving the EQS a nip and tuck for 2025, bringing the standing star hood ornament, an S-Class-like grille ...

motor1.com/news/715566/2025-mercedes-eqs-reveal/

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Apr 07

Renault and Volvo cooperate: joint electric vans from 2026: The French and the Swedish truck manufacturer are planning light electric commercial vehicles based ...

auto-motor-und-sport.de/verkehr/renault-volvo-gemeinsame-elektro-vans/

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Apr 07

Project house: This is how creative VW's technical development works: Technical development in Wolfsburg is of central importance to Volkswagen ...

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/projekthaus-so-kreativ-arbeitet-die-technische-entwicklung-von-vw-QPHV7M3NHNH5ZMHCSLWGYYDXOM.html

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Apr 04

Wolfsburg Castle: “Landpartie” trade fair will take place as usual in April: Wolfsburg is blossoming: At the “Landpartie” trade fair around Wolsburg Castle ...

waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/schloss-wolfsburg-messe-landpartie-findet-wie-gewohnt-im-april-statt-ZJ6G646IUBERXCGOL36E7DPT2E.html

4

Apr 09

BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car

electrek.co/2024/04/09/byd-sold-over-360000-models-cheapest-electric-car/

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Apr 12

Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium: Billionaire Elon Musk and Argentina's libertarian president promised to work ...

reuters.com/world/americas/musk-argentine-president-see-eye-to-eye-boosting-free-markets-lithium-2024-04-12/

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Apr 09

EV maker Lucid beats first-quarter delivery estimates as price cuts boost demand: Lucid reported first-quarter deliveries above market expectations on Tuesday as ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ev-maker-lucid-beats-first-quarter-delivery-estimates-2024-04-09/