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electrive. com > 04/20/2026 > sunwoda-develops-extremely-fast-charging-lfp-batteries

Sunwoda develops extremely fast-charging LFP batteries

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (300+ words) Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda has announced a comprehensive battery product roadmap at its Technology Day, unveiling a new generation of ultra-fast-charging batteries designed to achieve a charging speed of 15 C. In addition to its 15 C battery, Sunwoda has also announced sodium-ion…...

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electrive. com > 04/20/2026 > mercedes-purchases-battery-cells-from-samsung-sdi

Mercedes purchases battery cells from Samsung SDI

2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (412+ words) South Korean cell manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply NMC batteries for electric vehicles. This marks Samsung SDI's first supply contract with Mercedes-Benz for EV batteries. Mercedes purchases battery cells from Samsung SDI South…...

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electrive. com > 04/08/2026 > toyota-launches-china-built-bz7-electric-saloon

Toyota launches China-built b Z7 electric saloon

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (299+ words) Toyota and its Chinese partner GAC have launched sales of the all-electric sedan b Z7, which is available in China starting from approximately "18, 400. Buyers receive a vehicle equipped with technology from Huawei and Momenta. GAC-Toyota first previewed the b Z7 at the…...

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electrive. com > 04/17/2026 > ratp-and-karsan-wrap-up-autonomous-bus-trial-in-paris

RATP and Karsan wrap up autonomous bus trial in Paris

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (227+ words) RATP and Karsan have concluded a six-month pilot of an autonomous electric bus in regular passenger service in Paris. The trial used the same vehicle model already deployed in the Albus project by "stra in Burgdorf near Hanover, Germany. As…...

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electrive. com > 04/14/2026 > stellantis-streamlines-opel-development-centre-in-russelsheim

Stellantis 'streamlines' Opel development centre in R'sselsheim

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (472+ words) Stellantis plans to transform Opel's development center in R'sselsheim into an 'efficient Tech Center.' This move aims to streamline operations at the site but will also result in a reduction of more than one-third of the development workforce. Stellantis "streamlines…...

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electrive. com > 04/02/2026 > man-launches-lions-city-e-production-in-ankara

MAN launches Lion's City E production in Ankara

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (445+ words) MAN Truck & Bus has started series production of the fully electric MAN Lion's City E at its plant in Ankara. The first vehicles have recently rolled off the production line, marking the introduction of the electric city bus at a…...

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electrive. com > 04/08/2026 > prague-to-roll-out-150-ev-ready-street-lamps-for-charging-network

Prague to roll out 150 "EV-ready" street lamps for charging network

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (632+ words) electrive. com Prague to roll out 150 "EV-ready" street lamps for charging network The Prague City Council has approved a project to renew public lighting as part of the e-mobility strategy. In collaboration with the municipal company Technologie hl. m. Prahy, around…...

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electrive. com > 04/13/2026 > grab-sees-rising-ev-adoption-in-thailand-and-the-philippines-as-fuel-prices-surge

Grab sees rising EV adoption in Thailand and the Philippines as fuel prices surge

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (299+ words) Singapore-based superapp Grab is seeing increasing adoption of EVs on its platform in Thailand and the Philippines. As fuel costs rise owing to the war in Iran, its service providers are increasingly turning to electric models to improve their earnings....

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electrive. com > 04/09/2026 > xpeng-launches-g6-and-g9-in-mexico

Xpeng launches G6 and G9 in Mexico

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (292+ words) Xpeng has entered the Mexican market with its electric SUVs G6 and G9. Built on an 800 V platform with ultra-fast charging, the models mark the company's push into Latin America and expansion of its global EV presence. The company positions Mexico as…...

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electrive. com > 04/07/2026 > uk-logs-record-ev-registrations-in-march

UK logs record EV registrations in March

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (433+ words) The UK new car market grew 6. 6% in March 2026, with battery-electric vehicles hitting a record 86, 120 registrations. However, EV uptake remains below mandated targets as rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on demand. Electrified vehicles reached their highest-ever monthly volume, with a…...