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Tesla offers 6,000 euro environmental bonus in Germany

6,000 euros—that's how much cheaper the Tesla Model Y will be in Germany from now on. Until 30 June 2024, EVs already produced in Grünheide will be available with this promotional discount, which Tesla calls the environmental bonus. The sales measure will reduce the overproduction of recent months. (UPDATE BELOW)

Virginia to no longer enforce stricter EV regulations

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Volvo Trucks North America launches Truck-as-a-Service business model

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Big Bus Tours to add 40 electric buses to sightseeing fleet

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BYD evaluating a second car factory in Europe

Panasonic curbs plans for expanded US cell production

Plans for Gotion’s battery factory in Morocco take shape

New player: Prime Lithium wants to produce lithium for EVs in Germany

Zeekr builds right-hand drive Zeekr X

Hyundai to launch all-electric Staria in 2026

Eleport to install charging infrastructure at 70 Carrefour locations in Poland

Honda CR-V e:FCEV production begins in the US

Tesla Model S still running on original battery even after over 692,000 kilometers

VW subsidiary Elli wants to reduce charging costs with Otovo

GM may postpone EDU production at a Canadian plant

BMW and Pirelli develop winter tyres for more range

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New order for Irizar buses in France

ChargePoint launches charging terminal with Scheidt & Bachmann

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HVS to supply 30 fuel cell tractors to Explore in the UK

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Port of Hamburg tests Volvo electric trucks

Rivian revises R1 models