EV Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Market leader Toyota has launched its first electric vehicle in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, and priced it just $600 higher than the entry-level Tesla Model Y. Both prices are before on-road costs. The cost of the lease is yet to be confirmed, with Toyota saying the rate will be personalised based on location and use of the vehicle.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. BZ” = “Beyond Zero”; “4” = “midsize”; “X” = SUV. Ready to roll.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 9, 2023

Yet below the color-shifting surface and whimsical features lies a deadly serious car, whose technology will be critical to BMW’s goal of making 50 percent of its global output EVs by 2030. With 40 percent of the cost of every BMW EV tied up in batteries, the new cells should cut BMW’s battery costs by 50 percent at the pack level.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 9, 2023

Yet below the color-shifting surface and whimsical features lies a deadly serious car, whose technology will be critical to BMW’s goal of making 50 percent of its global output EVs by 2030. With 40 percent of the cost of every BMW EV tied up in batteries, the new cells should cut BMW’s battery costs by 50 percent at the pack level.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 4, 2023

Today, assembling a Toyota SUV takes about 2.04 Renewable-energy facilities need routine maintenance to stay efficient. With their rapid expansion over the past decade, there has been a shortage of skilled maintenance technicians. Aerones’ tethered drones can assist with maintenance and inspection of wind turbines.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

One Bloomberg study found 341 miles was the average range desired, while Deloitte Consulting’s 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study found US consumers want to be able to travel 518 miles on a fully charged battery in a BEV that costs $50,000 or less. How much range is enough? Arguments over how much range is needed are contentious.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Could it be that plug-in hybrid tech works better in a $1 million supercar than any SUV, sedan or wagon costing one-tenth as much? They’re short-range EVs, but with the added complexity and maintenance costs that come with an ICE. It’s different with everyday PHEVs, which come with multiple disadvantages.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Author: Alwin Antony We know for a fact that there is a race going on in the electrification of automobiles globally. This involves not only reducing the manufacturing costs of EVs but also investing in charging infrastructure and providing financial incentives to buyers. Now moving on to the next critical factor. #5

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

An electric SUV is going to have more aerodynamic drag than an electric sedan like a Tesla Model S or Lucid Air. Is it worth the extra almost 50 percent added to the cost of the car? How big a deal is that when we consider this high initial cost of electric vehicles? And it varies by car. Temperature is another factor.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

An electric SUV is going to have more aerodynamic drag than an electric sedan like a Tesla Model S or Lucid Air. Is it worth the extra almost 50 percent added to the cost of the car? How big a deal is that when we consider this high initial cost of electric vehicles? And it varies by car. Temperature is another factor.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. True to being a luxury SUV, there was little road noise, harshness or vibrations transmitted into the quiet and peaceful cabin.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. The Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, however, with four doors and a longer wheelbase meant the ride would be more in-line with other SUVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

With sedan sales in the US declining over the past few years as crossover SUVs have become the vehicles of choice, Cadillac is looking to grab the attention of luxury sports sedan enthusiasts with the competitively priced CT4. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

The 2021 CT5 comes with these warranties: Bumper-To-Bumper – Four years/50,000 miles Powertrain – Six years/70,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Six years/70,000 miles Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

They’re currently aren’t enough batteries to meet the global demand for EVs. In my recent article analyzing GM’s plan to launch 30 new EV models globally by 2025 and my assumption that 20 of these would be available in the US, the actual volume was minimal and well less than 10% of GM’s estimated total sales in 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

At the “Forward with Ford” event held in June—a conference exploring the linkage of Ford vehicles and technologies to global consumer trends—the company showcased its work on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications with a focus on crash avoidance. Click to enlarge. Volvo’s City Safety.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. Cost increments for a plug-in hybrid compact vehicle will be 10-20% more than a regular hybrid: $2000-3000 extra for a sedan; $5000 for an SUV. You dont have to plug it in.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ). “EV”

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? Think Global managers want to develop the car plant and launch an engineering center, perhaps alongside. market b y the end of 2009. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries.

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