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PEUGEOT Cycles introducing new range of connected electric bikes designed and manufactured by startup Beweel

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At the end of 2023 and early 2024, PEUGEOT Cycles will expand its range of electric bikes with several new innovative models benefiting from the best connected technologies. PEUGEOT Cycles will launch this range of connected electric bikes in three models: City bike (Digital e-Bike). million units sold, an annual growth of 8.6%.

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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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The Tonale PHEV will begin arriving at dealers in June. The Tonale enters the premium compact CUV segment with standard all-wheel drive, more than 30 miles (48 km) of electric range and a starting US manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,995. kWh lithium-ion battery and 90 kW electric motor.

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GM and LG identify cause of battery fires in Bolts; new recall for MY2017-2019 vehicles

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Experts from GM and LG have identified the simultaneous presence of two manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs. As part of this new recall, GM will replace defective battery modules in the recall population. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Car Dealers to President Biden: ‘enthusiasm has stalled’ for EVs

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Over 3,000 car dealers sent a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns about his administration’s push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Car dealers have informed the President that enthusiasm for electric vehicles has stalled, hinting at concerns over the demand for EVs. But that enthusiasm has stalled.

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General Motors to recall all additional Bolt EVs, through MY 2022, for battery replacement; $1B cost

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In rare circumstances, the batteries supplied to GM for these vehicles may have two manufacturing defects—a torn anode tab and folded separator—present in the same battery cell, which increases the risk of fire. GM and LG are working to rectify the cause of these defects. 63,683 (52,403 in the US.

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GM outlines plan for addressing Bolt battery combustion; production of battery modules resumes

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General Motors outlined an action plan to address the battery combustion issue afflicting the Bolt EV lineup. LG battery plants in Holland and Hazel Park, Michigan, have resumed production. As a result, replacement battery modules will begin shipping to dealers as soon as mid-October. Earlier post.)

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Thomas Built Buses has delivered 200 Proterra-Powered electric school buses

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Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America and subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), announced the delivery of TBB’s 200 th Proterra Powered Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus to Monroe County Public Schools in Indiana.

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