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I’ve driven the Tesla killer – and it’s not what you think it is | Opinion

EV Central

Teslas built in China will now show a digitised version of the Chinese flag, or a panda eating a piece of bamboo, while American-made Teslas will turn their rear running lights into either the shape of an AR-15 assault rifle, or the letters “MAGA”. It’s an enticing prospect. Nor would I buy one.

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

Baua Electric

Besides that eye-watering price tag, it all runs counter to a big push for more affordable EVs as Chinese rivals turn up the pressure. The all-around Lyriq has been compared to the Mercedes EQE SUV, Audi A8 e-tron, and BMW iX. It offers an estimated driving range of 530 kilometers (329 miles), thanks to its Ultium battery.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. BMW – the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine? BMW starts adding plugs throughout its lineup.

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

Creative Greenius

Nissan is about to drink GM’s milkshake with a breakthrough, affordable, next generation electric car that will be beat the Chevy Volt to market, cost half as much and work twice as well. When’s your affordable EV that gets 1oo mile range on a quick charge Ford? Plus it looks ten times cooler. Really Ford?

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Tesla revives common Style 3 Lengthy Field upcoming hiatus

Baua Electric

The EV maker buys battery cells from a number of world producers and makes a few of its personal battery cells at its vegetation in California and Texas. meeting however now not the alternative part as a result of Chinese language sourcing. The iron cells would possibly qualify for part of the tax credit score because of U.S.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Consumer preferences for ergonomics and comfort, and telematics/personal assistance services also rose significantly, according to executive perceptions captured by the KPMG survey. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. A BMW owner, he is a possible future Polestar buyer, which made this a demo ride and reinforced my positive impressions. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial.

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