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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

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“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche Taycan’s charging port.

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

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When Toyota first previewed the MR2 in 1981 as the SA-X Prototype, the whole point was to offer customers a car that was incredibly engaging to drive while also being cheap to own. An argument could be made that electrification could be used to help keep the car cheap to operate. The recipe would presumably be different for the FT-Se.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

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They’re not going to be cheap. Porsche asks between $158,000 – $351,000 for its Taycan EV , and queues for it are out the door and around the corner. Volvo says it plans to “make bi-directional charging available in the future, starting with selected markets.”. How much will Australians pay for an EX90?

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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Excitingly, 2024 is shaping up to set new records for the EV market with an onslaught of new arrivals. Sharing its basic layout and compact SUV body with the petrol-powered models that hit the market in 2023, the Chery Omoda 5 EV gets a unique front-end design that appears to improve aerodynamics. Chery Omoda 5 EV Chery Omoda 5 EV.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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While brief, the original Niro’s fleeting lifespan also helped Kia Australia better understand the EV market and what consumers want. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. The GT-Line also gets Kia’s first telematics system, known as Kia Connect. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Talking point.

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2024 Kia EV9: why you should buy the Air, not the too-expensive GT-Line

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A mid-spec EV9 Earth is around $120,000 in the traffic, while the entry-level Air is a comparatively cheap $107,000. Call me old fashioned, but at this price give me a classy, single colour tan leather cabin – BMW and Lexus do this so well – or black leather with sporty red stitching a la Porsche.

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Q&A with CharIN North America President: It’s all about interoperability

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Oleg: It’s a part of CharIN Global, but created here with a focus on local markets, so we can combine global thinking and global technology with being able to act locally and focus on the issues that are specific to our region. So from my point of view, this is something that has a fantastic potential in the market. It’s a must.