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South Korea Enforces Battery Certification In Wake Of EV Fire Scares

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Manufacturers will need approval from local authorities to confirm their batteries meet local safety standards. South Korea is taking further steps to quell fears among locals about electric vehicle fires by mandating car manufacturers to disclose their battery suppliers and introducing a new battery certification scheme.

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Over 50 Rivian R1T And R1S Models Ruined In Factory Fire

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Fortunately, the fire didn’t spread beyond the factory’s parking lot. ” Fortunately for Rivian , the fire did not spread to the production facility itself, nor did it impact any of the brand’s forthcoming models like the smaller R2 and R3.

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Brayleys acquires nine West Way Nissan businesses

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The nine West Way Nissan dealerships are successful businesses spread across central and north-west England. Brayleys Cars now represents nine manufacturers with over 30 dealerships, with expectations to expand. Nine businesses, acquired from Nissan GB by the AW Rostamani Group in late 2022, have taken on the Brayleys name.

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Why Toyota Australia wants you to service more frequently than most brands

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According to respective manufacturer websites, three years worth of servicing on a SR5 HiLux will set owners back $1830, while the same schedule for the equivalent Ford Ranger 3.0-litre However, Mr Hanley stood behind Toyotas servicing arrangements and its unbeaten spread of dealers nationally, with more than 260 dotted around the country.

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Polestar Preparing To Export More U.S.-Built EVs If EU Imposes Increased Tariffs To Chinese-Made Models

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Most of Polestar’s current vehicles are manufactured at its Chengdu and Taizhou factories. The majority of Polestar vehicles sold worldwide are manufactured in Chengdu and Taizhou. ” As such, the firm has accelerated its push to establish a solid global manufacturing footprint. Polestar 3

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China’s Car Exports Soar As Electrified Vehicles Near 50% Domestic Market Share

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This increase follows a 39% jump in exports observed in March, underscoring the rapid spread of Chinese-built cars across the globe. Chinese car manufacturers accounted for nearly 70% of global PHEV sales in the first quarter. This came on the back of a strong March for PHEVs, where sales rose by 75.4% compared to a 10.5%

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Rolls-Royce Spectre EVs May Have A Ground Cable Problem

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The manufacturer initiated an engineering investigation and a day later, the supplier began one of its own. ” “Thermal event” is often the term associated with run-away fires that are extremely hot , fast to spread, and hard to put out.

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