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Tesla Giga Mexico construction gets permit approval

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Tesla Gigafactory Mexico received approval for construction in the form of federal land use permits. Mexico’s Federal Ministry of the Environment recently notified Tesla in the United States of the permit approval. Giga Mexico is expected to impact the Santa Catarina community in Nuevo León significantly.

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Cheaper Tesla Model Y may launch in China

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As of this writing, customers may order a Tesla Model Y RWD for RMB 263,500 or the Long Range AWD variant for RMB 303,500. The more affordable Model Y will not use the Juniper moniker or an English name. The cheaper Tesla Model Y will have the same battery, power, and chassis as the current Model Y–meaning the Juniper.

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GM CEO teases reborn Chevy Bolt — an Ultium-based, affordable contender to Tesla’s next-gen car

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Considering the outgoing vehicles’ prices, the potential reborn Chevy Bolt EV would likely be priced in the sub-$30,000 range. This would place the vehicle in the same segment as Tesla’s upcoming electric vehicle, which is expected to start production once Gigafactory Mexico is operational.

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Second Tesla center in New Mexico to open on Santa Ana Pueblo

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In September 2021, Tesla opened its first center on Native American tribal land in New Mexico. By building on tribal land, Tesla effectively sidestepped a New Mexico law prohibiting the company from directly selling EVs and operating a service center in the state. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

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That left Honda severely behind in the global race toward long-range electric vehicles that Tesla kicked off in 2012 with its Model S. Since then, in North America, Honda has sold two pure EVs in tiny numbers: the 2013-2014 Honda Fit EV (82 miles of EPA range) and the 2017-2019 Honda Clarity Electric midsize sedan (89 miles of range).

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Tesla launches a new Model Y configuration in the U.S.

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featuring more range and a slightly higher price tag. As spotted on the company’s order configurator on Friday night, Tesla has added the new Long-Range Rear-Wheel-Drive configuration in the U.S., featuring an estimated range of 320 miles and a starting price of $44,990. where it has been launched as a replacement.

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3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van

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Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Ram ProMaster program affords us the opportunity to expand our powertrain portfolio with a new turbo diesel that delivers a brand of capability unique to the North American market. Click to enlarge.

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