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Is EV charging infrastructure too expensive for businesses? 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehSaY6Mz Upfront costs and complex maintenance are often cited as major barriers to businesses adopting EVs. However, with over 50% of new car sales coming from fleets, this shift is crucial to reaching zero-emission goals and improving operational efficiency ⚡️ With the help of Naomi Jane Nye, EV expert at Drax Electric Vehicles ⚡, we're looking at how companies can navigate these challenges and make EV fleets a widespread reality 💡 Find out more about how your business can make the switch 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehSaY6Mz #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #Drax | #Business | #Fleet | #ElectricFleet | #V2G | #FleetCharging | #WorkFleet Chelsey Williams Drax Group Nick Jarrold Lucy Cole Imogen Aubrey

FAW-owned Hongqi debuted two new EVs at the Paris Motor Show, destined to be sold across Europe 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaFR_YFh Pre-order books for the premium-oriented electric saloon and electric SUV models are already open. #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #AutomotiveIndustry | #ElectricCars | #FAW | #CarSales | #ParisMotorShow

Lithium Americas Corp. and General Motors agree on a joint venture to develop the Thacker Pass lithium mining project in Nevada 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDxBcsUZ Once in operation, it'll be able to extract over 40,000 tonnes worth of lithium annually, creating a significant contribution to the U.S. EV battery supply chain 🔋 #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #AutomotiveIndustry | #ElectricCars | #EVBatteries

Nissan Motor Corporation is launching its own charging network for U.S. Ariya owners, encompassing over 90,000 fast chargers from various CPOs 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebYJDjbn Launching in November, CPOs available under the all-in-one service will include Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, and Electrify America. #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #AutomotiveIndustry | #ElectricCars | #EVCharging | #Nissan

CUPRA UK launches three-month return policy on its Born EV, in a move to encourage new car buyers to make the switch to electric 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7CVdz_H The new returns offer comes alongside a free Ohme home charger, and 10,000 miles worth of free home charging through an OVO energy plan ⚡ Laura Reeder (Margott)

Tesla's Supercharger network expands to South America, with the first charge points opened in Chile 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJnqUGx5 The move comes after Tesla opened its first Chilean showroom earlier this year, as it plans to expand across South America 🚘 #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #AutomotiveIndustry | #ElectricCars | #EVCharging | #Tesla

Vianode opens a new synthetic graphite production plant in Norway, producing enough material to supply 30,000 lithium-ion EV batteries annually 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew6UJf_d Vianode says its synthetic graphite produces 90% less CO2 during production compared to conventional, mined graphite material. #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #AutomotiveIndustry | #EVBatteries | #ElectricCars

Vestel Mobility UK partners with Electric Miles to enhance its UK EV charging network 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiK7e9bT The new Libra charge point model will now feature Electric Miles' smart software, making charging easier for drivers, installers, and fleet managers 🔋 Learn more about this powerful integration 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiK7e9bT #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #Vestel | #VestelMobility | #Charging | #ChargePoint | #ElectricMiles | #UK Ali Khan Arun Anand Paul Teerink Egemen Tumturk George Donoghue Tom Butcher Kritika Ramchandani

MINI unveils the first fully-electric cars under the John Cooper Works performance marque 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQ-5YKXj The two new fast models, consisting of a three-door hatch and compact SUV, hope to inject the fun into EV driving 🚗 #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #AutomotiveIndustry | #ElectricCars | #CarSales | #MINI | #BMW

Warrantywise has introduced a new used EV warranty, covering major components 👉 https://lnkd.in/e82fwARD Whilst on the whole EVs are more reliable than their ICE rivals, the addition of such tailored schemes will increase both dealer and consumer confidence in the more affordable used EV market 🚗 #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #EV | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #AutomotiveIndustry | #ElectricCars | #CarSales