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Fisker Announces Reduced MSRP in U.S. on Many 2023 Model Year Vehicles

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327863907/en/
    Fisker Announces Discounts in U.S. on Many 2023 Model Year Vehicles.
  • (Photo by Fisker Inc.)
    In addition, The 2023 Ultra trim will be priced at $34,999 MSRP, reduced from the current $52,999; and the 2023 Sport will be priced at $24,999 MSRP, reduced from the current $38,999.1
    All reduced-MSRP Fisker Ocean trims are 2023 models, with Fisker’s latest 2024 Ocean OS software version 2.0 installed.
  • MSRP reductions on 2023 model year vehicles will go into effect Friday, March 29, 2024.
  • Offer limited to 2023 model year vehicles currently in stock and is available from March 29, 2024 until all 2023 model year inventory is sold.

Ford and Allego Partner to Electrify European Dealership Network with Ultra-Fast Charging

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Environment, Trucking, Automotive, General Automotive, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy, RFID, Temperature, EV, Connected, EVS, Ford Models, Exploration, Partnership, ISO 15118, WLTP, Ford Motor Company, Plug, Service, Multimedia

Ford (NYSE: F) and Allego N.V. (NYSE: ALLG), a leading pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultra-fast charging network, today announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe.

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  • Ford (NYSE: F) and Allego N.V. (NYSE: ALLG), a leading pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultra-fast charging network, today announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe.
  • Delivering up to 400 kW charging, Allego ultra-fast charging stations at Ford dealerships will be accessible to EV drivers around the clock and compatible with vehicles that offer DC charging capability regardless of manufacturer.
  • Allego’s Chief Executive Officer, Mathieu Bonnet, commented, “Allego continues to expand its network to meet the demand for charging that comes with more EVs on the road.
  • Automakers like Ford are stepping up to the plate by producing a greater selection of EVs as the European market fully transitions to electric.

Fisker Ocean Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for Best Electric SUV

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Environment, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Green Technology, Fisker Inc., Inc., SUV, Electricity, Fisker Ocean, Form, WLTP, Function, EPA, If, Multimedia

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announces that the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for “Best Electric Vehicle: SUV”, securing the highest accolade in the Automobiles category.

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announces that the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for “Best Electric Vehicle: SUV”, securing the highest accolade in the Automobiles category.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321324265/en/
    FISKER OCEAN WINS PRESTIGIOUS iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 FOR BEST ELECTRIC SUV.
  • The iF DESIGN AWARD – renowned internationally as a coveted seal of quality – is awarded annually by iF International Forum Design GmbH, the world’s oldest independent design organization.
  • In the final judging round, the Fisker Ocean topped the Electric Vehicle: SUV category for its overall design idea, form, function, and impact.

Lucid drives ahead: In Geneva, the American manufacturer presents new electric cars and expansion plans for Europe

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Monday, February 26, 2024
EV, Lucid, Lucid Air, SUV, RWD, Geneva International Motor Show, Atmosphere of Earth, Lucid Motors, Acceleration, Gravity, Ventilation, WLTP, Massage, Electric motor

What unites all Lucid cars is a proprietary technology that allows the automotive technology of tomorrow to be experienced today.

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  • What unites all Lucid cars is a proprietary technology that allows the automotive technology of tomorrow to be experienced today.
  • Based in prime locations, the studios deliver an immersive and informative experience around the brand and the flagship model Lucid Air.
  • In addition, the brand plans to significantly expand the European Lucid service network, both with permanent locations and mobile solutions.
  • Lucid is expanding the opportunity for European electric vehicle enthusiasts and potential buyers to experience the Air up close.

The XPENG G9 delivered top performances in severe winter weather conditions during 2024 NAF Winter Test

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The XPENG G9 sent for testing was the 4WD Performance version, which is the best-selling vehicle within the brand's European portfolio.

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  • The XPENG G9 sent for testing was the 4WD Performance version, which is the best-selling vehicle within the brand's European portfolio.
  • The G9 also ranked #5 in the range test, with a 13.1% real-world deviation rate to its WLTP range.
  • According to the report, all cars were affected by driving conditions and low temperatures in the winter test to varying degrees.
  • For more details on the NAF winter charging test, see here .

EQS-News: The new Porsche Taycan: improved in almost every discipline

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Pulse, WLTP, CarPlay, Acceleration, SOC, CO2, Porsche Design, System, PS, News, HD, Tail, DAT, Standstill, Software, Rail transport

Recuperation increased to up to 400 kW at high speeds

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  • Recuperation increased to up to 400 kW at high speeds
    Faster: Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is up to 0.6 seconds faster.
  • All Taycan versions feature an even more extensive standard equipment list and come with the latest generation of the Porsche Driver Experience with an improved display and control concept.
  • The revised versions will arrive at Porsche Centres from the spring of 2024.
  • In addition to the upgraded equipment, the improved product specification includes a battery with increased capacity but with a reduced weight.

Fisker to Release Ocean OS 2.0 Software Update, Improving Performance, SolarSky, Energy Management, and Other Features

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206806730/en/
    Fisker to Release Fisker Ocean Software Update V2.0, Improving Performance, SolarSky, Energy Management, and Other Features.
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    The Ocean OS 2.0 OTA update includes performance and powertrain improvements, enhancements for SolarSky, improved energy management, and other user experience improvements.
  • “Our over-the-air software update strategy has shown the Fisker Ocean is a true connected car.
  • Ocean OS 2.0 is a progressive update that demonstrates we can adapt and improve performance, energy management, and other key features in the Ocean,“ Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker said.

Fisker Electrified Tour Starts Today With Stops in 17 Cities Across 11 US States

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, starts a country-wide Fisker Electrified Tour across 17 cities in 11 US states.

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, starts a country-wide Fisker Electrified Tour across 17 cities in 11 US states.
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    Fisker electrified tour starts today with stops in 17 cities across 11 US states.
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    The Fisker Electrified Tour begins in Sunrise, FL and Nashville, TN offering prospective customers the opportunity to test drive the award-winning Fisker Ocean with product experts.
  • The tour includes stops in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

Fisker to Introduce Luxurious Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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The Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition will be the most luxurious offering of the Ocean lineup, which currently consists of the Extreme, Ultra, and Sport trim levels.

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  • The Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition will be the most luxurious offering of the Ocean lineup, which currently consists of the Extreme, Ultra, and Sport trim levels.
  • The Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition will feature the Sun Soaked exterior metallic gloss paint option combined with color-accent details on the vehicle’s wheels and interior.
  • (Photo: Fisker Inc.)
    The Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition will be the most luxurious offering of the Ocean lineup, which currently consists of the Extreme, Ultra, and Sport trim levels.
  • “Some customers have asked for a more upscale interior that is still highly sustainable, so we have made their wish come true with the Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition,” Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker said.

EQS-News: Putting the new Macan through its paces in the name of performance and efficiency

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Aeroacoustics, Torque, Taste, Snow, PPE, Design, Wind, SUV, Temperature, DNA, HV, News, PSM, Porsche Design, PAA, WLTP, Active suspension

Ten years after its launch, the Macan is on the cusp of a second model generation, now in all-electric form.

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  • Ten years after its launch, the Macan is on the cusp of a second model generation, now in all-electric form.
  • As the first Porsche model built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the SUV is a completely new development.
  • At the same time, simulations in both the virtual world and wind tunnel are increasingly precise and play an ever-greater role.
  • All of which makes the new Macan one of the most aerodynamic SUVs – with a major impact on efficiency.