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IBM and ZSE team on Central European e-mobility project; “green highway”

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(ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). VIBRATe also marks the first joint project between the Austrian and Slovakian energy companies. —ZSE.

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Tesla Cybertruck reportedly hits over 400 kW at 600 kW charger in Europe

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A group of Tesla enthusiasts reported something quite remarkable when they charged a Cybertruck at a brand new 600 kW charger in Bratislava, Slovakia. Among these was world-famous Slovak cyclist Peter Sagan, as well as Czech company Cybertruck.cz , which brought their all-electric pickup truck to the event. Credit: Huntinspeed.sk

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Hyundai’s supplier is building a new EV parts plant in Slovakia to conquer European market

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Hyundai Motor Group’s supplier, Hyundai Mobis , is investing around $256 million (350 billion won) in building new plants in Slovakia for EV parts. The company supplies parts to automakers outside of Hyundai, including Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz. The site is about the size of 14 soccer fields (105,700 sq. Both are key eV components.

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Tesla “Camp Mode” and other features become indispensable for Ukraine EV owners

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While Starlink plays the vital role of keeping key parts of the nation connected to the internet, electric vehicles from Musk’s EV company, Tesla, are also aiding people on the ground. It’s not just the company itself, either. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has shown the world harrowing images and videos of the war.

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Tesla pledges to keep Ukrainian workers’ employment and salary if they serve in military

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Tesla’s Energy team used PV inverters given by the company’s certified installer network, pre-made DC cables given by a Supercharger Installation Partner, and AC cables made out of scrap from Giga Berlin to help set up Starlink stations in Ukraine. Following is Tangen’s email in full (as retrieved and shared by CNBC ).

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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The cleanest diesel engine the company has ever made, the new power unit replaces the Sportage’s existing 1.7-liter The MHSG is connected by belt to the engine’s crankshaft, and switches seamlessly between motor and generator modes. New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter liter diesel engine. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine.

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Kia will officially launch its cheaper, smaller EV2 in January 2026

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On the companys Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings call this week, Kia confirmed plans to launch the EV2 in January 2026. The EV2 will be built at its Zilina, Slovakia plant, Kias first manufacturing facility in Europe. Depending on the market, its expected to start at around $30,000 to $40,000 as a potential Tesla Model 3 challenger.

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