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The Volkswagen Group Commits €60 Billion for Internal Combustion Vehicles

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That scandal prompted the Volkswagen Group to invest billions over billions of euros in electric vehicles, which resulted in the MEB-based ID.3 4 entering production in the latter part of 2019 and in the summer of 2020. Of course, said platform also underpins electric vehicles from the Skoda, Cupra, and Audi brands.

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Considering Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training? Good News for Canada’s EV Labour Force Demands

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The electric vehicle (EV) industry is on a robust growth trajectory in Canada, fueled by governmental ambitions, corporate investments, and a rich resource base. This growth necessitates a parallel evolution in the labour force, particularly among mechanics trained in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

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The Most Affordable New Electric Vehicle in the UK Starts at £14,995

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Renault subsidiary Dacia revealed the Spring electric hatchback in October 2020. Two facelifts and nearly four years later, the front-drive city car has reached the United Kingdom with a starting price that beats every other new electric vehicle.

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In Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training? Here’s Everything You Should Know About Tesla’s New Safety Features

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The Tesla brand is a leading name in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. For budding hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics, it’s a name you’ll encounter and engage with repeatedly throughout your career. Hybrid and electrical mechanic training notes airbag deployment triggers hazard lights.

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Consumer interest in buying EVs falls for first time since 2020, EY survey says

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consumers’ interest in buying an electric vehicle has dropped in 2024, according to the latest research by EY — the first time that has happened since the survey began in 2020. The biggest flip from the 2023 survey is in consumers’ preference for hybrids over battery electric vehicles. This year, 26% of U.S.

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Certain 2020 Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled for Rearview Camera Issue

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Just under 2,000 examples of the 2020 Ford Explorer have been produced with rearview cameras that may distort the rearview image or fail to display the image due to insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board.

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Audi Recalls 93,196 Electric Vehicles and Plug-In Hybrids Due to Fire Risk

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Back in September 2020, the Volkswagen Group-owned Audi brand became aware of incidents in which overheating and melting occurred at the industrial socket when charging with the 220V/240V industrial plug at 40 amperes. Between October 2020 and December 2021, the automaker from Ingolstadt, Germany requested and analyzed parts from the field.