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If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.Toyota C-HR+ Interview, https://youtu.be/W3S3k62cCWgBYD Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Chargerhttps://bydukmedia.com/en/news-articles/byd-breaks-down-final-barriers-to-electrification-with-blade-battery-2.0-and-flash-charging.htmlMG4X Semi-Solid State Batteryhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/new-mg-4x-crossover-brings-semi-solid-state-batteriesLeapmotor Ireland Launches \"Take The Leap Champion\"https://form.jotform.com/leapmotorireland/take-the-leap-champion-nominationCUPRA 2025 Dealer of the Yearhttps://www.autotrade.ie/index.php/finbarr-galvin-cork-named-cupra-dealer-of-the-year/78480Save the Date Kildare Nevo Driving Experience April Sunday 26th, Tickets on Nevo.ie Hosted on Acast. 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