Lucid Confirms $50k EV, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric and PowerCo Unified Cells From VW | 12 Sep 2025
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Lucid Motors announces a new mid-size electric SUV starting at $50,000, aiming to make EVs more accessible. Mercedes-Benz reveals its electric C-Class, boasting nearly 500 miles of range and fast charging capabilities. Volkswagen introduces its unified battery cell technology, set to power a new urban electric vehicle lineup. The episode also discusses Rivian's advancements in battery technology and the launch of Madrid's first automated battery-swapping service. Insights into the EV market's future in Europe and the push for sustainable practices are highlighted throughout.
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LUCID PLANS $50,000 EV BASED ON GRAVITY X SUV https://evne.ws/46yDvdV
MERCEDES WILL OFFER C‑CLASS EQ ELECTRIC SALOON https://evne.ws/46lVCml
POWERCO UNIFIED CELL DEBUTS FOR VOLKSWAGEN GROUP https://evne.ws/4mei8DA
FERRARI 849 TESTAROSSA: 1,050 HP PHEV https://evne.ws/3HTGDI7
OCTOPUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES LAUNCHES IN GERMANY https://evne.ws/3V9vUMD
GERMANY LAUNCHES V2G FOR PRIVATE EVS https://evne.ws/47FaY7I
EU MOVES TO LOCALIZE EV INDUSTRY https://evne.ws/42tBCwH
POLESTAR CEO BACKS KEEPING EU 2035 RULE https://evne.ws/4nvFOV2
EU TRUCK CO2 REPORT SHOW PROGRESS AND GAPS https://evne.ws/46xeobo
RIVIAN CTO VISITS VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AT IAA https://evne.ws/4poJTw0
RESOL OPENS EV BATTERY SWAPPING IN MADRID https://evne.ws/4pkEjdI
SAINSBURY’S HOLDS WORLD EV DAY CHARGING EVENT https://evne.ws/4n02kpb
VAUXHALL ASTRA PHEV BATTERY AND RANGE GET IMPROVEMENTS https://evne.ws/3I5ek9F
Mercedes-Benz Cclass
"Coming up today, Lucid confirms a $50,000 EV. Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric and PowerCos unified cells from VW."
Opel Astra
"...travel on battery power alone in the new Vauxhall Astra. Well, good morning, good afternoon, good evening..."
Lucid Gravity
"...ch a third mid-size electric vehicle based on the Gravity X concept with a starting price near $50,000."
Mercedes-Benz Mercedesbenz Cla
"This is incredible headline-making. We knew the Mercedes-Benz CLA was a bit special. This C-Class EQ looks every bit as special."
Mercedes-Benz Eclass
"estate variants and not planned for now. An E-Class EQ will follow in 2027."
Volkswagen Id1
"using Rivian's technologies for the next gen EVs. The new Scouts, Audi's and Volkswagen ID.1 coming in 2027 is the first car"
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