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DS No.4 E-Tense, Ford Launches Fast Charging Network and Hacker Recovers Crash Data Tesla Claimed Missing | 02 Sep 2025

EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs Sep 02, 2025 17 min

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The episode covers the unveiling of the DS number four E-tense, an all-electric vehicle with impressive specs and features. Ford announces its open fast charging network, accessible to all EVs, enhancing long-distance travel. A hacker recovers crucial crash data from Tesla, raising questions about data handling. Additionally, Hyundai teases a new entry-level EV, Skoda revives the Felicia Fun as an EV concept, and Ford's F-150 Lightning sets a record at the Nürburgring. The episode also discusses the need for more incentives for EV sales in Europe.

Topics: ds number four e-tense ford fast charging network tesla crash data recovery hyundai entry-level ev skoda felicia fun ev ford f-150 lightning record ev sales incentives electric vehicle grants

Cars: Chevrolet Corvette Ford Edge Ford F-150 Lightning Ford Mustang GTD Ford Puma Ford Super Duty Lariat Tremor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Hyundai Kona Kia EV2 Polestar 4 Skoda Felicia Skoda Slavia Tesla Model 3 Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen ID.3

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Hyundai Ioniq

"It sits between a compact car and an SUV. Think Hyundai Ioniq 5. Think Qiri V6, not a full-size SUV."

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Hyundai Kona

"The number four E-tense is a bit longer than a Kona electric. Cargo volume, 390 liters,"

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Hyundai Ioniq 6

"... spoiler similar in shape and size to the updated Ioniq 6 and likely full-width LED light bar."

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Kia EV2

"You think, what, maybe 10 grand less? Kia EV2 pricing 25,000 pounds or euros or so. We haven't ..."

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Skoda Felicia

"...cks off September 9th. Now, Skoda is reviving the Felicia Fun as an EV concept. Skoda is marking its 130th ..."

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Volkswagen Id3

"by reviving historic model names as EVs. So far, it's revived the favorite as the VW ID.3 sized hatchback and the Slavia B motorcycle"

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Skoda Slavia

"...e favorite as the VW ID.3 sized hatchback and the Slavia B motorcycle as all in the brand's new modern sol..."

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Ford Super

"...here to sell EVs? What about Chinese ex-pungs and Ford super trucks? All to discuss on the podcast soon."

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Ford F-150 Lightning

"All right, let's move on. Now, the Ford F-150 Lightning Super Truck. That was the Pikes Peak Hill Climb w..."

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Chevrolet Corvette

"...e ring as well, doing it quicker than a Chevrolet Corvette. He clocked in the super truck,"

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Ford Mustang GTD

"and it finished 10 seconds ahead of a Mustang GTD, by the way. So why do the car makers do this?"

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Golf Gtd

"and it finished 10 seconds ahead of a Mustang GTD, by the way. So why do the car makers do this?"

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Ford Edge

"...hey can learn from running vehicles at the ragged edge. Now, yes, of course,"

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Ford Puma

"...f new vehicles. I told you last week how the Ford Puma Gen E, and now the Ford Puma is our favorite car ..."

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Tesla Model 3

"...just go and make a little Tesla stretch and get a Model 3, which is, I mean, ridiculously superior"

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Polestar 4

"...a new digital rear view mirror modeled on the new Polestar 4. The top of the screen, the scene,"

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