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

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Power Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study. By contrast, in Canada, a majority (66%) say they are either “very unlikely” or “somewhat unlikely” to consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase. It is followed by purchase price (59%) and lack of charging station availability (55%). —J.D. —J.D.

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Canceled After All: VW Won't Bring the ID.7 to the U.S. Or Canada

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and Canada. Buzz van recently hit the market here, though its high price will likely turn off many prospective buyers. Price was apparently a significant concern with the ID.7, 7, too, as dealers were skeptical that its expected $50,000 to $60,000 price tag would mean low sales volume. The Volkswagen ID.7

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Canada’s Budget 2022 calls for C$3.8B to launch Critical Minerals Strategy

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The Government of Canada has released Budget 2022. billion (US$3 billion) to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy to capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Critical Mineral Opportunities in Canada. Among its measures is up to C$3.8 This includes $1.7

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Simple process for the production of fuel additives from residual forest biomass

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Researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada, with colleagues at the Université de Toulouse, France, have developed a process for the direct production of levulinates from cheap residual lignocellulosic biomass using an affordable homogeneous catalyst. A paper on their work is published in Fuel.

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Tesla implements Model S and Model X price increase in US and Canada

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Tesla has implemented a price increase for its flagship Model S and Model X in the United States and Canada. With the recent price increase in place, the Tesla Model S All Wheel Drive (AWD) now starts at $74,990 before options in the United States. The Tesla Model S Plaid, which features a 0-60 mph time of 1.99

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2025 Mini Cooper S Review -- Affordable Fun Is Relative

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Mini has always positioned itself as offering speed and fun for cheap -- even if the sticker price belies that mission. And it would be, if price didn't matter. One reason Minis don't have minimal price tags (again, sorry) is that they tend to be feature-laden. With $995 for D and D, the out the door price was $39,495.

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Nissan and Toyota EV tax credit, Stellantis-LG battery plant, cobalt and EV affordability: Today’s Car News

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The parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler teams up with LG for a battery plant in Canada. We look at how cobalt prices—and some bad U.S. decisions over resource control—may lead to EV-affordability issues. Toyota and Nissan are introducing more EVs just in time for buyers to claim the full EV tax credit.