VW has the electric bus ID. Buzz Pro with extended wheelbase and large battery as well as the new top model ID. Buzz GTX presented with high performance and all-wheel drive. (Volkswagen ID., Electric car) Go to Source
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Porsche: Taycan sales fall by 54 percent
Porsche is reportedly considering reducing production of the Taycan in Zuffenhausen to a single-shift operation because demand has collapsed. (Porsche, automobile) Go to Source
Gigafactory: Tesla is allowed to expand the factory in Grünheide
Around a year ago, car manufacturer Tesla applied to expand its factory. The state of Brandenburg has now decided on this. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
Megawatt charging: The federal government releases the start of the truck fast charging network
Fast chargers for trucks are to be built at 350 locations along the highways. There is still not a single power connection for it. (Charging station, Electric car) Go to Source
BYD, Tesla, MG, BMW: EU introduces temporary punitive tariffs on electric cars from China
The EU is increasing the pressure on China and is demanding high punitive tariffs on imported electric cars. For now, only guarantees are required. (Electric car, politics) Go to Source
VW ID.7 in the practical test: On a rolling course with the electric Passat
How does the VW ID.7 fare in the ADAC driving safety training? We tested the electric car in unusual situations at the test site. (Electric car, Augmented reality) Go to Source
Battery factory: Northvolt is reviewing the schedule for expansion plans
After BMW’s withdrawal, Northvolt has to review its expansion plans. The construction of the battery factory in Heide could be delayed. (battery pack, technology) Go to Source
Electric SUV: Opel Frontera can be ordered with a 44 kWh battery
The Opel Frontera is larger and slightly cheaper than the electric Corsa, but has a smaller battery and a weaker motor. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Electric car: Rivian vehicles burn down on Amazon premises
Several Rivian electric delivery vehicles caught fire again. According to initial findings, it was not a battery fire. (Electric car, Amazon) Go to Source
Annual report: Tesla does not sell as few cars as expected
Tesla beat analysts’ forecasts and delivered more vehicles than expected in Q2 2024. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source