Zeekr plans to enter eight international markets by the end of 2023.
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Category: Electric cars
Biden policy led Northvolt to Canada for $5.2B EV battery plant
Swedish battery firm Northvolt on Thursday said it would build a $5.2 billion (USD) EV battery factory in Canada's Quebec province—its first outside of Europe. Known as Northvolt Six, the factory will be located just outside Montreal, according to a company press release. The first phase of construction is scheduled to start this year, with... StoreDot could help speed up charging in future Volvo EVs
Israel-based battery firm StoreDot on Thursday announced a "strategic collaboration" with Volvo to develop very fast-charging battery cells for future EVs. The partnership will produce cells "optimized and tailored for Volvo's future electric vehicle architecture," according to a StoreDot press release. The company expects to deliver the first... Honda inks charging-network deals for Prologue and Acura ZDX
Honda on Thursday announced deals with two major charging networks in preparation for the launch of the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX electric SUVs in early 2024. Agreements with EVgo and Electrify America will give Honda and Acura EV drivers "single-app access" to charging stations on both networks, according to a Honda press release. Prologue and... Buffet-backed BYD teamed up with Coca-Cola FEMSA, unveiling e-truck
Warren Buffet is also investor in Coca-Cola.
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BYD Seal launched in Thailand, attracting over 1,000 orders in an hour
In Thailand, the BYD Seal with 530 hp and 580 km of range costs just 5,370 USD more than in China mainland.
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2024 Honda Prologue first look: 300-mile electric SUV starts under $50,000
If you’re lured in by the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, or even the Ford Mustang Mach-E or Tesla Model Y, the 2024 Honda Prologue simply isn’t for you. That’s because you won’t find design overtures effectively remaking the shape of the vehicle around an EV skateboard platform. Or splashy styling themes that look... 2024 Honda Prologue first look: 300-mile electric SUV starts under $50,000
If you’re lured in by the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, or even the Ford Mustang Mach-E or Tesla Model Y, the 2024 Honda Prologue simply isn’t for you. That’s because you won’t find design overtures effectively remaking the shape of the vehicle around an EV skateboard platform. Or splashy styling themes that look... BYD became the world’s fourth best-selling car brand in August, surpassing Ford in sales
This is the first time that a Chinese brand’s monthly sales volume has reached the top 5 in the world.
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Mercedes EQS EV may soon allow hands-free, eyes off the road
A limited number of U.S. Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will soon have access to Drive Pilot, a driver-assistance system that Mercedes claims will let drivers take their eyes off the road in certain situations. Drive Pilot promises to advance self-driving capability because it's what Mercedes claims is an SAE Level 3 system offering "conditionally... 