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2024 Ford Capri Electrifies a European Legend

A few years following the debut of the Mustang Mach-E, it is now the turn of yet another classic Ford nameplate, this time a popular coupe from the automaker's European division.
Ford took the wraps off the Capri this week, revealing a sporty electric SUV positioned just below the Mustang Mach-E in size.
The new EV promises nothing short of 390 miles in the WLTP cycle, while Volkswagen ID.4 owners might find some of its other specs very familiar.
But is it something that could make sense in the US?

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The Audi Q8 e-tron Might Be on Its Deathbed

The Audi Q8 e-tron has been with us for some time now, debuting over five years ago badged as simply the Audi e-tron.

But following a deep refresh last year that gave it, among other things, a larger battery, the automaker has signaled that it could exit the stage earlier than planned. And the Belgium factory that produces it could be shut down as well.
What's to blame for this sudden turn of events?
Here's what Audi said this week about the situation.

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Here's What Mercedes-Benz Wants from EV Batteries

As the EV range wars heat up, automakers have been less willing to leave the battery research to suppliers, while also backing a number of promising startups. But some technologies and research are important enough to develop in-house, even if that means spending more money.
Mercedes-Benz has just opened a new battery research center, dubbed eCampus, aiming to develop and test its own battery compositions. It's a serious step, and it underlines just how important EVs have become to the automaker.
But what kinds of gains is Mercedes expecting in the coming years when it comes to battery tech?

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