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Hyundai teases its new INSTER EV for the first time, the latest affordable electric car

Baua Electric

The all-electric city car is expected to be the latest affordable EV to hit the market, but will it make it to the US? According to data from the Korean Automobile & Mobility Association , Hyundai Motor has sold 48,383 EVs in the US through the first five months of 2024. Hyundai is off to a hot start in 2024.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

Baua Electric

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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In a press briefing held in Tokyo on its initiatives in automobile electrification, Honda announced that it will spend approximately ¥5 trillion (US$40 billion) in the area of electrification and software technologies to further accelerate its electrification over the next 10 years, including both R&D expenses (¥3.5

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J.D. Power study finds consumer EV consideration in Canada significantly lags US

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Growing concerns about affordability and infrastructure (both from charging and electrical grid perspectives), have caused a significant decline in the number of consumers who see themselves in the market for an EV anytime soon. It is followed by purchase price (59%) and lack of charging station availability (55%). —J.D.

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Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect

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Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month, partly driven by the impact of BYD’s price cuts in key markets like China, Southeast Asia, and even Japan. Toyota blamed the fallout on the “challenging market environment” and “intensified price competition” in the region. Toyota, including Lexus, sold 853,082 vehicles last month, down 5.1%

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