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Kia’s affordable EV3 officially spotted in the US ahead of its upcoming debut [Images]

Baua Electric

Here’s when we can expect to see Kia’s new affordable EV in the US. The EV3 is a cornerstone of Kia’s plans to secure its future position in the auto industry. The EV3 was introduced alongside the EV4 and EV5 as part of the brand’s new affordable electric car lineup.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7%

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Tesla looking to produce next-gen EV codenamed “Redwood” in mid-2025: report

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Despite this, the company still does not have a car that can compete in the affordable segment, as both the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover are still premium vehicles. A new mass-market electric car that would be built on this platform is reportedly codenamed “Redwood.”

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Can Tesla’s Price War Accelerate Electrification?

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s price reductions in the first quarter of the year have sent waves through the auto industry. As legacy automakers and startups both try to catch up to Tesla’s electric vehicle dominance, some are wondering if the automaker’s price cuts could actually spur on a quicker transition to EVs.

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GM expects lower 2024 EV sales amid lagging demand

Baua Electric

General Motors does not expect to build as many electric cars as initially planned this year. At the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference Tuesday, Jacobson said GM will continue to produce cars based on demand. After selling only 75,883 electric cars last year, GM missed its 100,000 EV sales goal.

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GM expects lower 2024 EV sales after killing its most popular model

Baua Electric

General Motors does not expect to build as many electric cars as initially planned this year. At the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference Tuesday, Jacobson said GM will continue to produce cars based on demand. After selling only 75,883 electric cars last year, GM missed its 100,000 EV sales goal.

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Plug-in electric car sales for Feb: Volt outsells Prius Prime, Bolt EV, Leaf

Green Car Reports

Once again, it's the first day of the month following a weekday sales close, when the auto industry turns its eyes to the sales charts emerging from all automakers (except Tesla). For plug-in electric cars, the question this month remains the same as last month: how many Chevrolet Bolt EVs did GM deliver?

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