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Cheap talk: Volkswagen to bed Renault in race to build sub-$30k EV | reports

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Encouraging both to work together is the influx of cheap Chinese EVs that have flooded European markets eroding established European brand’s market share in all segments. ” The post Cheap talk: Volkswagen to bed Renault in race to build sub-$30k EV | reports appeared first on EV Central.

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Fraunhofer suggests e-scooters as application for its magnesium hydride paste hydrogen storage technology

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With its huge energy storage density, POWERPASTE is also an interesting option for cars, delivery vehicles and range extenders in battery-powered electric vehicles, Fraunhofer suggests. POWERPASTE is also cheap to transport, since no costly high-pressure tanks are involved nor the use of extremely cold liquid hydrogen.

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A $150,000 Hyundai! Bold three-row Hyundai Ioniq 9 blends luxury, space and advanced EV tech but the big Korean won’t come cheap

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The sibling of the Kia EV9, Hyundai’s new family SUV will also rival the inbound Volvo EX90 and battery-powered Range Rover Sport, as well as much cheaper combustion-powered alternatives such as the Mazda CX-90. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9. The post A $150,000 Hyundai!

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Pick me up! Fiat reveals the wild cheap electric ute that will spearhead its reinvention in Australia

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Fiat has ignored this week’s Geneva motor show and instead gone it alone revealing five all-new radical concepts including a battery-powered ute that it hopes will forge a new path to success in markets such as Australia. The post Pick me up!

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Revealed and detailed: Hyundai Insteroid concept is Korean car-maker’s fastest and most extreme EV yet

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Hyundai has unleashed its all-new Hyundai Insteroid, a wild battery-powered hyper-hatch concept that pinches its powertrain from the mighty 478kW Ioniq 5 N. That explains why it’s bigger in every direction and its Inster top-hat body needs rally-style wheel arches to accommodate the wider footprint of the car.

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Another cheap VW EV confirmed! Affordable Volkswagen ID. 2X small SUV concept locked in for September debut

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2X is a more rugged, higher riding take on the battery-powered small hatch that’s been created to rival the inbound Renault 4 E-Tech. Volkswagen shows more of its cheap Volkswagen ID.1 The post Another cheap VW EV confirmed! Developed alongside the Volkswagen ID. 2X’ badging, as the ID. Polo’ nameplate.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

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’ They told people battery-powered electric cars wouldn’t be able to travel for more than 150 kilometers, while hydrogen cars are advantageous because of the longer-range driving,” the green energy mobility consultant said. . As noted by former Hanwha Investment & Securities Co.

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