From Battery Life.
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Welcome to the electric vehicle news highlights for week 20 of 2026.
This week covers major developments across the EV industry: the end of an era for the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X, new details about the Tesla Semi, and the launch of the XPeng X9 in Germany.
We also look at pricing updates from Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric, strong demand for Mercedes EVs, EV adoption trends in Germany, and new insights into electric trucks in real-world fleets.
Plus: updates on Tesla Full Self-Driving in Europe, Volkswagen’s latest sales success, and more.
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0:00 Intro – EV News Week 20
0:10 Trinity Fleet Charging Solution
0:43 Tesla Model S & Model X Production Ends
1:21 XPeng X9 Launch & Specs
3:19 Tesla Semi Battery & Charging Details
5:12 MG Discounts in Germany
6:08 Mercedes EV Demand & New C-Class Pricing
7:28 Tesla Full Self-Driving in Europe
8:28 Volkswagen ID.3 Back on Top
9:21 Zeekr X Facelift & Charging Updates
9:44 Electric Truck Real-World Study
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