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Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 12 of 2026 ⚡
This week is packed with major developments in the EV world: from extreme fast charging by BYD, to new models, battery storage projects and big industry shifts.
Here are the biggest topics covered:
⚡ BYD Flash Charging (1500 kW)
⚡ Charging Infrastructure Growth in Germany
⚡ VW ID. Cross Pricing & Specs
⚡ VW / Elli Battery Storage Project
⚡ New MG4 & MG S6
⚡ Rivian R2 revealed
⚡ Volkswagen Cost Cutting
⚡ New Porsche Cayenne EV (S version)
⚡ Renault Future Strategy
Plus: Updates from the channel, upcoming test cars and events.
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0:00 Intro – EV News Week 12
0:09 Sponsor: Tronity explained
0:46 BYD 1500 kW flash charging
2:06 Charging infrastructure in Germany
2:48 VW ID. Cross pricing & specs
3:39 VW battery storage project (Elli)
4:49 New MG4 & MG S6 details
5:58 Rivian R2 reveal
6:35 VW job cuts explained
7:24 Porsche Cayenne EV S
8:13 Renault EV strategy
9:21 Channel updates & upcoming tests
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