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VW Commits to a Very Cheap EV – in Europe

The Truth About Cars

Now, the brand is eagerly posting about the imminent introduction of a cheap-as-chips EV – in Europe. The post calls it a push towards entry-level mobility, setting standards for technology and design plus the obvious affordability factor. 7 in this country, deferring to changing market dynamics as a reason for the move.

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Elon Musk claims Tesla robotaxi will be as cheap as the bus, does the math work?

Baua Electric

Elon Musk is claiming that Tesla Robotaxi will be as cheap as the bus, which “won’t be needed” when it “rolls out unsupervised full self-driving.” The post Elon Musk claims Tesla robotaxi will be as cheap as the bus, does the math work? Does the math work? Teslas can operate well even above the Arctic Circle.

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This cheap Chinese electric truck has a face only a mother could love

Electrek

A big part of the fun of finding vehicles for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column comes from all of the interesting fascia designs. more… The post This cheap Chinese electric truck has a face only a mother could love appeared first on Electrek.

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Electronically Assisted Astronomy on the Cheap

Cars That Think

To avoid that, I built something (based on a design I found in an online astronomy forum ) that clamps to the focus ring and allows precise adjustments using a small knob. My next purchase was a modified gun sight to make it easier to aim the camera.

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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

Baua Electric

Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota says no small, cheap EV is in the works Although many automakers, including VW, Stellantis, and Kia, have revealed plans to launch low-cost EVs under $30,000 (£25,000), Toyota says not so fast. The post A cheap Toyota EV?

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The Cheap Dacia Spring EV Gets V2L And A New Design With Second Facelift

InsideEVs

The Chinese-made urban runabout can export up to 3.5 kilowatts of power from its 27-kilowatt-hour battery pack.

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Cheap mini e-truck? Flying electric boats? Top 5 wildest non-car EVs I tested this year

Electrek

One of my favorite things about the electric vehicle industry is just how much diversity there is in the designs and types of EVs hitting the market. The post Cheap mini e-truck? Here are the top five wildest and most awesome personal electric vehicles I tested in 2022. Flying electric boats?

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