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

EV Central

Volkswagen and Renault are primed to join forces to work today to develop a new family of electric cars that will be priced less than €20,000 ($A32,000). According to German newspaper Handelsblatt, both VW and Renault are considering the deal that will see both car-makers produce up 250,000 of its bargain basement-priced electric cars.

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

Teslarati

As the automotive sector transitions into the renewable age, the battle between all-electric cars and hydrogen-powered vehicles almost seems over. Pure electric cars have greatly improved over the years as well, and their weaknesses against hydrogen cars are becoming less and less notable.

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

EV Central

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 Volkswagen shows more of its cheap Volkswagen ID.1 The post Another cheap VW EV confirmed! 2X’ badging, as the ID.

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Australia’s cheapest electric car? Tiny EK X EV imported by Mitsubishi to test demand

EV Central

Mitsubishi Australia has announced it has launched a new case study that could open the door to the introduction of a new category of electric cars that could cost around $10,000 less than Australia’s current cheapest EV. Back in 2013 it launched the MiEV electric car but that car was quietly withdrawn just three years later.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. In addition to an emergency kit, you should also ensure that you have adequate car insurance.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

A coalition of car makers, battery suppliers and electricity providers has come together to ask for federal help for EVs. More details at: Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. “A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S.

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