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Mercedes Introduces Long-Range CLA EV With Competitive U.S. Pricing

Mercedes Introduces Long-Range CLA EV With Competitive U.S. Pricing

Mercedes’ new CLA electric sedan arrives with up to 374 miles of range, fast charging, and competitive pricing. Built on the advanced MMA platform, it marks a strategic shift toward electrified versions of familiar nameplates.

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Zeekr 009

Zeekr Rolls Out ADAS Upgrades for Older EVs as Tesla Owners Still Wait

Zeekr is offering extensive ADAS hardware upgrades for its 2024 001 and 009 EVs, replacing older Mobileye systems with Nvidia-powered G-Pilot H7 hardware. The move renews pressure on Tesla, whose HW3 owners still await a promised retrofit plan.

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Tesla Opens Its Largest Solar-Powered Supercharger Site in California

Tesla Opens Its Largest Solar-Powered Supercharger Site in California

Tesla has launched its largest Supercharger station yet in Lost Hills, California, with 164 stalls supported by massive solar panels and Megapack batteries. The site showcases how solar-plus-storage can speed EV-charging expansion.

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Cadillac Optiq’s Tesla Supercharger Experience Falls Short

Cadillac Optiq’s Tesla Supercharger Experience Falls Short

Cadillac Optiq gains Tesla Supercharger compatibility, yet charging speeds fall short of expectations. The EV excels in range, comfort, and tech, but fast charging remains an area for improvement.

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China-Only AUDI EV SUV Revealed With Impressive Specs

China-Only AUDI EV SUV Revealed With Impressive Specs

AUDI’s new China-only E SUV concept boasts 670 hp, 435 miles of range, and ultra-fast charging. Built with SAIC for local preferences, it follows the E5 Sportback in expanding AUDI’s EV lineup.

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Tesla FSD

Europe Pushes Back on Tesla’s FSD Approval Timeline

Tesla claims its FSD system is close to approval in the Netherlands, but regulators say no commitment has been made. Europe’s stricter rules, unresolved timelines, and RDW’s pushback highlight major hurdles for Tesla.

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2025 Kia Niro

Kia Rebalances Its Strategy as Hybrid Demand Surges

Kia is rebalancing its U.S. strategy as EV tax credits disappear, tariffs rise, and hybrid demand accelerates. The brand is expanding hybrids, refining its EV plans, and preparing for an affordable future model like the EV3.

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Ford $30,000 pickup

Ford’s $30K Electric Truck Bets on Smarter Design

Ford’s next electric truck is being engineered around cost-efficient design, reduced drag, and a redesigned production system. By lowering aerodynamic resistance, Ford can shrink battery size and compete with low-cost global EV manufacturers.

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Tesla Model 3

What to Know About Buying a Used Tesla With Long-Last-Life Batteries

This article explains how used Tesla Model 3 batteries perform over time, highlighting why LFP packs retain significantly more capacity than NCA versions and offering guidance on identifying LFP-equipped cars.

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