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P3 Charging Index 2024: Porsche Taycan is the long-distance champion To make the fastest possible progress on long journeys, it is not only the consumption of an electric car that is important, but also how quickly the battery can be recharged. That is precisely what the P3 Charging Index evaluates. In the current edition, a German-made model is once again in the lead. https://lnkd.in/gDVBZDTe Porsche AG

First drive in the Kia EV6: Range upgrade for the long-distance pro Hyundai not only gave the long-distance electric car a facelift, it also made some technical changes. The new Kia EV6 goes further thanks to a larger battery and remains a master of fast charging. Read our driving report to find out how the car manufacturer achieved this and which changes are really impressive. https://lnkd.in/eECnbfGf Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차)

Just days before Christmas, Volkswagen and the labour union IG Metall have reached a compromise, ending the ongoing wage dispute. By 2030, 35,000 jobs are to be cut, and VW will reduce production capacity in Germany by more than 700,000 vehicles—including electric cars. https://lnkd.in/dbqHMkFw

Funding for battery recycling plant from ABTC The US Department of Energy has awarded the American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) a grant of $144 million to build a lithium-ion battery recycling plant. The location will be able to process 100,000 tonnes of battery materials per year. https://lnkd.in/gKD4yPKx

P3 report: The most important lessons learnt by electric truck pioneers EV consultant firm P3 has published a report documenting the experiences of leading German logistics companies with electric trucks. P3 has identified the most important factors influencing electrification to provide know-how for the entire industry. https://lnkd.in/dxprYJXJ

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EVgo financed to make 7,500 public charge points available across the USA EVgo has just announced the closing of its $1.25 billion guaranteed loan facility from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). The financing will enable the construction of 7,500 public charge points across the USA. https://lnkd.in/emmKarYc

Xpeng challenges Tesla with the G6 They already have VW in their pocket as a partner and have their sights set on Tesla as their most important opponent. This makes XPENG perhaps the most exciting newcomer from China at the moment and none of its cars have such good prospects as the G6. https://lnkd.in/e_yPgqZc

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Waymo entrusts Moove with robotaxi operations in two US cities Alphabet's robotaxi company Waymo is cooperating with Moove, a vehicle financing startup based in Nigeria, to bring its service to Miami in 2026. The two sides are already planning to work together in Phoenix. Moove will take over the operational business at both locations, while Waymo will focus on autonomous driving technology. https://lnkd.in/eDdUG6eW