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Arafat Rancon Rolls Out Six Models of Mercedes Benz EVs

Rancon Motors, the sole distributor of Mercedes Benz automobiles in Bangladesh, yesterday launched six models of electric vehicles (EVs) to grab the country’s EV segment. The models are the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4matic SUV, EQS 450+ Sedan, EQE 350+ SUV,…

Sens. Cramer, Hoeven Call for Killing EV Tax Credits

Two more North Dakota elected officials are showing no love for the electric vehicle. Republican U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven on Thursday issued news releases announcing they are co-sponsoring a bill to eliminate tax incentives for electric vehicles….

Kenya to Invest 1.9 mln USD to Boost EV Adoption in 3 years

Kenya Power, the country’s electricity distributor, said on Monday that it will invest 1.93 million U.S. dollars in the next three years to spur the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror said…

Spain’s Ebro-EV Motors, China’s Chery Join Hands to Develop New Cars

Spain’s auto company Ebro-EV Motors and China’s Chery Automobile signed a pact on Friday to develop new electric vehicles through a joint venture in the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona. Under the alliance, Chery will become the first Chinese automaker…

XPENG And The Volkswagen Group Announce Entry into the Framework Agreement on E/E Architecture Technical Collaboration

XPeng Inc. (“XPENG”, NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, and the Volkswagen Group, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, are pleased to announce today that XPENG and the Volkswagen Group have entered into…

UK’s Octopus to Lease out China’s Omoda EVs, Offer Charging Services

Britain’s Octopus Energy will lease out electric vehicles from Chinese automaker Chery’s Omoda brand and offer low-cost charging rates and charger installation, among other services, the two companies said on Tuesday. Octopus already leases out more than 15,000 EVs via…

Phoenix Motor Appoints Dr. Lewis Liu as Chief Operating Officer

Phoenix Motor Inc. (Nasdaq:PEV), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, today announced the appointment of Dr. Lewis Liu as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Prior to his new role,…

LOBO EV to Showcase Solar-Powered EVs at 135th Canton Fair

LOBO EV Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: LOBO) (“LOBO” or the “Company”), an innovative electric vehicle manufacturer and seller, today announced its subsidiary, Tianjin Bibosch Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., will participate in the 135th China Import and Export Fair (“Canton Fair”), slated…

Janet Yellen Voices Concern About EV Overproduction to China’s Vice Premier

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday that the two countries should closely communicate on industrial overcapacity and economic actions related to national security as among issues of concern. Yellen’s remark at the opening…

BYD Plans to Launch First Electrified Pickup Truck This Year

CHINESE electric vehicle (EV) juggernaut BYD plans to launch its first electrified pickup truck for the global market later this year, throwing down the gauntlet to Toyota Motor’s popular HiLux, Ford Motor’s Ranger and Isuzu Motors’s D-Max. Photos released by…