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Audi Previews TT-Inspired EV, Mercedes Taps LG For Cells and Volvo XC60 Launch Date | 04 Sep 2025

EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs Sep 04, 2025 19 min

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Audi has unveiled a concept EV inspired by the iconic TT, featuring a retractable hardtop and a midship battery layout, set for production in 2027. Mercedes has secured a major deal with LG Energy Solution for battery supplies, while Volvo announces the launch date for the EX 60, an electric SUV with impressive range. The episode also touches on Volkswagen's return to traditional vehicle naming, the Chevrolet Bolt's redesign, and initiatives to promote electric motorcycles in Africa, highlighting the global shift towards electric mobility.

Topics: audi concept ev mercedes battery supply volvo ex 60 launch volkswagen naming strategy chevrolet bolt redesign electric motorcycles in africa lg energy solution ev market trends sustainable mobility

Cars: Audi TT RS Ford Ranger GMC Canyon Crew Cab Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Tesla Model Y Volkswagen e-Golf Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Tiguan Volvo EX60 Volvo EX90 Volvo XC60

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Volvo XC60

"...ed EV, Mercedes-Taptel G for Cells, and the Volvo XC60 launch date plus date tuned later in the show. I'..."

Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Audi Tt

"...on as the spiritual successor to the world famous Audi TT. But it won't use the TT name."

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Mercedes-Benz Mercedesbenz Ag

"about 1.5 million electric Mercedes-Benz. New filings today show that LG will supply Mercedes-Benz AG with 32 gigawatt hours in Europe from August in 2028 to December 2035"

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EX60

"OK, let's talk about a really important electric vehicle, Puree V for Volvo, and that's the EX 60 doesn't exist at the minute, but it will do."

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Volvo EX90

"The front has narrow headlights with the brand's Thor's Hammer signature like the EX 90. And I say winning formula because, look, the EX 60, sorry,"

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Volkswagen Tiguan

"And if you've got names like Golf Polo, Passat, Tiguan in your locker. I mean, how's Bell's Volvo lean i..."

Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Volkswagen Passat

"And if you've got names like Golf Polo, Passat, Tiguan in your locker. I mean, how's Bell's Volv..."

Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Volkswagen Golf

"...n into that? Early Volkswagen EVs were called the Golf and the Up. E-Golf, E-Up, admittedly."

Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Volkswagen Egolf

"Early Volkswagen EVs were called the Golf and the Up. E-Golf, E-Up, admittedly. And then they went all in with all ID."

Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Tesla Model Y

"Bev, who led the way? Tesla, actually, with the Model Y, they needed a good month. I mean, Norway's not a..."

Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Ford Ranger

"...looking at adding a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger, the Ranger MSRT, selling it in Europe."

Bull-Doser (Public domain)

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Gmc Canyon

"... dials below the display looking identical to the GMC Canyon. If you are familiar with that, a spy photo of th..."

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