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Nissan Enhances Starting Price of 2024 Nissan Ariya to $39,590

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304834355/en/
    The 2024 Nissan Ariya is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) from $39,590 with enhanced MSRP across all trim levels to appeal to a wider audience of EV buyers.
  • Ariya Engage, the entry point to the Ariya line-up, has been reduced by $3,600 with other trim levels receiving a reduction of up to $6,000.
  • The Nissan Ariya was also recently awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK designation.
  • Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for the 2024 Nissan Ariya:

J.D. Power-GlobalData U.S. Automotive Forecast for February 2024

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Spending as a percentage of the average MSRP is expected to increase to 5.3%, up 2.3 percentage points from February 2023.

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  • Spending as a percentage of the average MSRP is expected to increase to 5.3%, up 2.3 percentage points from February 2023.
  • Retail buyers are on pace to spend $40.8 billion on new vehicles, up $1.4 billion from February 2023.
  • “Global light-vehicle sales in 2024 are projected to be 89.1 million units (adjusted for China exports), an increase of 3% from 2023.
  • Global inventory is expected to build slightly in 2024 as production returns to predictable levels and outpaces demand.

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors brands to implement the North American Charging Standard in future electric vehicles

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Future Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout electric vehicles to use the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, starting in 2025

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  • Future Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout electric vehicles to use the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, starting in 2025
    Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi are exploring adapter solutions for existing vehicles to access the Tesla Supercharger network, starting in 2025
    ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors today announced planned implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the North American region, beginning in 2025.
  • To enable existing customers with a Combined Charging System (CCS) charging port to access the Tesla Supercharger network—which would greatly expand charging provider choice—the brands are exploring adapter solutions for existing vehicles.
  • This has the potential to expand customer charging access to more than 15,000 Superchargers.
  • “This is great news for our electric vehicle customers in the North American Region,” said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America.

Fisker Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results*

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • We are gaining momentum and delivered more units in the month of October than in all of the third quarter,” stated Henrik Fisker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fisker.
  • 4,725 Fisker Ocean vehicles were produced in Q3 2023, up from 1,022 in Q2 2023, which included the impact from the summer holiday production shutdown.
  • Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Revenue totaled $71.8 million compared to revenue of $825 thousand last quarter.

Lucid to Adopt North American Charging Standard (NACS), Bringing Greater Convenience to Lucid Customers

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Monday, November 6, 2023

In addition, Lucid will integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) into future vehicles in 2025.

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  • In addition, Lucid will integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) into future vehicles in 2025.
  • "Adopting NACS is an important next step to providing our customers with expanded access to reliable and convenient charging solutions for their Lucid vehicles," said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid.
  • "We believe that a unified charging standard, backed by the nationwide rollout of future-ready higher-voltage charging stations, will be a critical step in empowering American consumers to adopt electric vehicles."
  • Lucid remains committed to enhancing the charging experience for its customers and accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.

Toyota Adopts the North American Charging Standard to Expand Customer Charging Options

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Friday, October 20, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Oct 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Oct 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025.
  • In line with Toyota's vehicle electrification strategy that offers a plethora of options for electrified powertrains, Toyota and Lexus customers will have convenient access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America.
  • Toyota will incorporate the NACS ports into certain Toyota and Lexus BEVs starting in 2025, including the all-new, three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK).
  • Through the Toyota and Lexus apps, customers have access to an extensive charging network, comprising over 84,000 charging ports in North America, including level 2 and DC fast chargers.

KIA TO ADOPT NORTH AMERICAN CHARGING STANDARD IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2024

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America announced that its electric vehicle customers1 will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to build the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port into new electric vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to enable EV owners to use a significantly greater number of high-speed chargers than currently available to them. Further, the company expects to make available *CCS1-to-NACS (Combined Charging System)2 adapters to enable nearly all Kia EVs1 to charge on Tesla's network. Adapters are expected to be made available through Kia dealers starting in Q1 2025.

Key Points: 
  • Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to build the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port into new electric vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to enable EV owners to use a significantly greater number of high-speed chargers than currently available to them.
  • "As a leader in electrified mobility, Kia offers a growing number of world-class EVs with high-speed DC charging capabilities that will now be supported by the NACS charging network," said Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America and Kia America.
  • Kia EV owners will have access and autopay convenience using Tesla's Supercharger network via the Kia Connect3 app once a software upgrade4 is completed.
  • Use of Kia Connect is subject to agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html).

GENESIS EVS TO ADOPT NORTH AMERICAN CHARGING STANDARD

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

North American Charging Standard (NACS) to debut on Genesis models beginning in Q4 2024.

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  • North American Charging Standard (NACS) to debut on Genesis models beginning in Q4 2024.
  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis Motor North America announced the adoption of North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada.
  • "We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Tesla to enhance the EV and charging experience for Genesis customers," said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America.
  • "We are proud to welcome Genesis as the latest adopter of the North American Charging Standard," said Rebecca Tinucci, senior director of charging at Tesla.

Hyundai Electric Vehicles to Add North American Charging Standard

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor North America today announced that it is adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor North America today announced that it is adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada.
  • This will double the size of the DC fast charging network available to Hyundai EV customers.
  • "We're proud to welcome Hyundai as the latest adopter of the North American Charging Standard."
  • As previously announced , Hyundai is also partnering with six of the world's leading global automakers to develop a new, high-powered North American charging network with at least 30,000 chargers.

AMCI Testing launches MP6®: a 3rd party, fast charge standard for real-world BEV use.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers cannot change public fast-charger reliability or station availability, but they can choose a faster-charging vehicle: one that provides the most options when travelling long distances or anytime their battery is low. Consumers confront these two scenarios when charging performance is most critical, and when BEVs suffer most in comparison to what they know best, ICE (internal combustion aka gas/diesel engine) vehicles.

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  • It will give consumers real-world test results for the 6-minute charging performance of any BEV on the market.
  • The MP6 measures miles of range added from 10% SOC (state of charge) with a 6-minute fast charge.
  • Armed with AMCI Testing's real-world results, BEV buyers can choose the right vehicle and drive an EV with confidence."
  • In the coming weeks and months, as OEMs provide vehicles, AMCI Testing will publish further MP6 test results covering a wide range of vehicles.