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EIA: EVs and hybrids make up 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric vehicle sales in the United States have increased in recent years as sales have decreased for non-hybrid gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles. The luxury vehicle market captured 18% of total new vehicle sales in 2Q23, up from 14% in 2020.

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Average price of new light trucks in 2019 was 43% higher than average price of new cars

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2021

Prices for new light trucks—pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs)— averaged 43% more than new cars in 2019. From 1990 to 1995, cars had a higher average price than light trucks. Price data are adjusted for inflation (constant 2019 dollars). Light trucks include classes 1-3.

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Monthly changes in key transportation indexes

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

They are adjusted for both population and 2020 being a leap year (all but price of gasoline) and for inflation (price of gasoline). Sales of cars and light trucks. Price of gasoline. Sources of the underlying data: Bureau of Economic Analysis (sales of cars and light trucks). Month-year. Feb-2020. +4.

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BYD sold 1.86M light-duty NEVs in 2022, up 209%

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JANUARY 3, 2023

BYD reported that it sold 1,857,379 light-duty New Energy Vehicles in 2022, consisting of 911,140 battery-electric vehicles (49%) and 946,239 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (51%). Total NEV sales were up 213% year-on-year, with BEV sales up 184% and PHEV sales up 247%.

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Nissan, Mitsubishi unveil jointly developed new all-electric mini-vehicles in Japan

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MAY 22, 2022

Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors unveiled their first jointly developed light electric vehicles (EVs)—the Sakura and the eK X EV (pronounced “eK cross EV”), —in Japan. Sales of the Nissan Sakura are scheduled to start this summer, with pricing from ¥2,333,100 to ¥2,940,300 (US$18,000 to $23,000).

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Kelley Blue Book: average new-vehicle prices in US up 5.4% in May y-o-y; average EV price down 10.8%

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JUNE 25, 2021

The estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $41,263 in May 2021, according to the analysts at Kelley Blue Book. New-vehicle prices increased $2,125 (up 5.4%) from May 2020, while increasing $493 (up 1.2%) from April 2021. On a month-to-month basis, the average EV price in May 2021 rose 1.9%

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GM cuts 2024 Chevy Blazer EV price by thousands, resumes sales

Green Car Reports

MARCH 8, 2024

GM announced Friday that it’s dropping prices by up to $6,520 on its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, while resuming sales and deliveries of the model to customers. Examples include updates to the ambient lighting system.

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2025 BYD Atto 3 Premium review: Price drop makes Tesla-fighting electric SUV even more appealing

EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2025

The BYD Atto 3 came in for an upgrade in 2024 and has recently had its price sharpened as part of a strategy to boost sales and better take the EV fight to Tesla. As well as the addition of a new price-focused Essential model, the regular Atto 3 is better value than ever courtesy of improved spec and a lower price.

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Tesla Model Y price shock! Regular 2025 models $4500 cheaper, making life tougher for Kia, BYD, XPeng, Deepal, Leapmotor

EV Central

MARCH 20, 2025

Now that the limited run Model Y Launch Series has all but sold out, Tesla has trimmed some of the standard equipment and sharpened the pencil on its top selling car and the car that still leads the EV sales race. First deliveries of each are scheduled for late May or early June 2025. 2025 Tesla Model Y interior.

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Buick commits to all-electric portfolio by end of decade; unveils Wildcat EV concept

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

For example, when Zen Mode is activated, it will dim the cabin lights, disperse calming aromatherapy scents and activate massaging seats. Services such as remote key fob, Wi-Fi data and OnStar safety services will be included as standard equipment on the vehicle and included in the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price starting this month.

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Tesla signs 2-year, $2.9B order with South Korea’s L&F for high-nickel cathode materials

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2023

The value of the deal is calculated on the basis of L&F’s recent cathode sales price, and may change depending upon fluctuations in lithium pricing. L&F was founded in July 2000 to produce LCD back lighting units. L&F also supplies LG Energy Solutions among other battery makers.

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Chevrolet reveals 2024 Blazer EV; up to 320 miles of range

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JULY 19, 2022

Full LED exterior lighting, with choreographed walk-up/walk-away animation on RS and SS models. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT and RS go on sale in summer 2023, priced starting around $47,595 and $51,995, respectively. The 1LT will be priced starting around $44,995. Additional Blazer EV highlights include: 11.5

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Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin

EV Central

APRIL 15, 2025

Emphasising the advantage Chinese brands currently have when it comes to EV pricing in Australia, the tiny Hyundai Inster SUV is now on-sale from $39,000 plus on-road costs. Pixel lights on the steering wheel communicate charging status and drives mode. The Inster also accepts over-the-air updates.

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Monthly changes in key transportation indexes

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

They are adjusted for both population and 2020 being a leap year (all but price of gasoline) and for inflation (price of gasoline). Sales of cars and light trucks. Price of gasoline. Louis (sales of cars and light trucks). Energy Information Administration (price of gasoline). Month-year.

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Tesla Model Y Juniper undercut on price again! Meet the Cupra Tavascan, a Spanish Volkswagen out to carve its place in the medium EV segment

EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

The 2025 Cupra Tavascan will be priced from $60,990 plus on-road costs when sales begin in Australia this April, two years after its global debut. Youll find state-by-state Tavascan drive-away pricing at the bottom of this story. 2025 Cupra Tavascan Australian pricing: The post Tesla Model Y Juniper undercut on price again!

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BNEF: EV sales to fall 18% in 2020, overall car market by 23% in response to health and economic crisis

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MAY 20, 2020

BloombergNEF (BNEF) forecasts that sales of electric passenger vehicles will fall 18% in 2020 to 1.7 However, sales of combustion engine cars are set to drop even faster this year (by 23%), and the long-term electrification of transport is projected to accelerate in the years ahead. of heavy-duty commercial vehicle sales and 6.5%

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Ford to offer BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology later this year via OTA to select F-150, Mach-E models

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2021

Ford is targeting to sell more than 100,000 vehicles equipped with BlueCruise in the first year, based on company sales and take-rate projections. BlueCruise uses blue lighting on the digital instrument cluster to indicate when the vehicle is in a hands-free zone. Hardware pricing varies by vehicle. BlueCruise in the F-150.

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Tesla released the Cybertruck RWD to make the AWD look like a deal

Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2025

A look at the Cybertruck LR RWDs pricing and features suggests that Tesla designed and priced the vehicle to push more buyers to opt for the Cybertruck AWD instead. It doesnt even have otherwise basic Cybertruck features like the rear light bar, which is part of the pickup trucks iconic, futuristic look.

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Chevrolet introduces new electric 2022 Bolt EUV and redesigned 2022 Bolt EV

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Since its market introduction in 2017, global sales of the Bolt EV have topped 100,000; in the US, three-quarters of Bolt EV buyers are new to GM. The starting price for both vehicles is less than that of the 2021 Bolt EV. Earlier post.). 2022 Bolt EUV. —Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet.

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Each light is divided into 1.3 While drivers can select between five unique welcome and exit lighting graphics, additional features may be unlocked as US regulations allow, including on-road lane markers and lightbeams that can dip around or below other cars. Dealer sets actual sale price. upper and 8.6" lower display.

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IDTechEx forecasts global production of electric LCVs to exceed 2.4M units annually by 2030

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MARCH 2, 2020

The report provides a detailed ten-year outlook for the uptake of electric light commercial vehicles across key regions (China, Europe, North America and the rest of the world) outlining, eLCV production, penetration, market revenue and battery requirements. European Light Commercial Vehicle Sales 2018.

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Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July. The single Shark 6 model is priced from $57,900 plus on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is available drive-away for $63,990 Lux or $68,990 Ultra trims. READ MORE: Has the BYD Shark 6 already been dethroned?

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Fisker pivots to hybrid strategy of direct sales plus dealer partners offering ‘no haggle pricing’

Electrek

JANUARY 4, 2024

has announced a new EV sales strategy that remains asset-light but can help boost sales of its flagship Ocean model. This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. Fisker Inc.

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TTTech Auto expands in China with MotionWise software platform for automated driving

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This further expansion, with an office in Shanghai, is part of the growth strategy in light of a US$285-million investment from Aptiv and Audi announced earlier this year. They prefer experience and customer satisfaction through smart features over price. Asia is one of the most important growth regions.

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Volkswagen ID.3 EV sales open to public in Europe on 20 July

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2020

For customers who emphasize style, there is the “Style” model for €40,946.04 (US$46,414) with the major design package including matrix LED headlamps, LED tail lights with dynamic swiping function, and panoramic glass roof. The comfort package includes steering wheel heating, seat heating and two additional USB-C ports.

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Cheaper Tesla Model Y may launch in China

Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2025

A cheaper Tesla Model Y might launch in China, depending on 2025 Juniper sales. A Chinese news outlet’s industry sources recently revealed that Tesla may release a “lower-priced Model Y” in China. The cheaper Tesla Model Y’s release will depend on Juniper sales.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2024

In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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Used LCV market buoyant as new van sales struggle

Baua Electric

APRIL 14, 2025

14 April 2025 Read next The Automotive Update: UK government steps up support of EV industry 11 April 2025 Read next Used-car market continues to struggle in Poland 10 April 2025 Read next EVs inspire growth in Italys new car market 09 April 2025 Light-commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations in the UK continued to struggle in March.

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Here’s why US EV, hybrid sales rose year-over-year in 2023

Electrek

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

of total light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales in the US in 2023 – Tesla’s price cuts were a big reason. EVs, PHEVs, and hybrids made up 16.3%

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BYD sets out EV expansion strategy for Europe; Tang SUV heading to Norway first

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2020

Pricing will be announced later this year when it goes on sale in Norway. BYD Tang’s forthcoming Norwegian trial emphasises BYD’s commitment to providing European customers with a range of 100% emissions-free, pure-electric vehicles from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to trucks and buses.

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Ford, Audi, VW EV prices collapse on used market during Q1

Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

The used EV market has dramatically changed during Q1, with top sellers from Ford, Audi, and Volkswagen (VW) seeing their prices collapse. Due to supply shortages globally, primarily affecting computer chip production, new vehicle inventories hit record lows, forcing used vehicle prices to record highs. over MSRP last year to 8.1%

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

Teslarati

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price.

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Sad news for big families: Tesla Model Y seven-seat unlikely for Australia – for now anyway

EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

READ MORE: Tesla Model Y price shock! Mercedes-Benz sells the EQB, which is priced from $90,000 plus on-road costs, while the Kia EV9 is $97,000 plus on-roads. Tesla says early orders for the updated Model Y codenamed Juniper are strong and that it expects a sales bounce when first deliveries start in May.

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Denied! The Kia EV2 could have been one of the cheapest EVs on-sale in Australia, instead tariffs and logistics mean we’re almost certain to miss out

EV Central

MARCH 3, 2025

In the extremely price-sensitive entry-EV segment the Slovakian manufacturing location is a huge issue as it means the little Kia EV2 will incur a five per cent import tariff. Pale blue seats and door cards, with the latter featuring a thin LED light strip across the upper half of the door are highlights of the stylish, light and airy cabin.

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 joins growing group of electric 3-row crossover SUVs

Charged EVs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Competitors include the 2025 Kia EV9, Rivian R1S, and Tesla Model X now on sale, and the upcoming Cadillac Vistiq, among others. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will go on sale in Spring 2025. Prices and final trim specifications will be released closer to its on-sale date. The effect is similar to that of a Cadillac Escalade.

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How BMW stole Australia’s premium electric vehicle market from Audi and Mercedes-Benz | Analysis

EV Central

MARCH 26, 2025

Amid all the doom and Boomer gloom about EV sales (as Ive mentioned before, a shocking proportion of Boomers/Old People seem to be scared and angered by electric cars), I was stunned to learn recently that BMW buyers, and their close relatives in the Mini market, are snapping them up at an incredible rate.

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Hyundai outlines broad hydrogen strategy; focus on commercial vehicles; cost parity with BEVs by 2030

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Group will also develop a 5- to 7-meter fuel cell PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) to target the global light commercial vehicle market projected for seven million unit sales per year by 2030. Through ongoing R&D gains, engineering teams for the Group have been able to reduce fuel cell costs significantly over the last 20 years.

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Bank of America: Oil Demand Growth to Hit Zero Within a Decade, EVs the Culprit

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Any major disruption to cobalt today would likely curb EV proliferation in the early 2020s, in turn supporting long dated crude oil prices,” Bank of America Merrill Lynch warned. Slower economic growth would put a dent in oil prices via lower demand, but a lower price itself could keep consumers hooked.

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Ford F-150 Lightning sales up over 100% in Q2 2023 vs 2022

Teslarati

JULY 7, 2023

Ford reported that its F-150 Lightning sales were up over 100% in the second quarter. The legacy automaker stated EV sales have improved compared to Q2 2022. Ford reported that F-150 Lightning sales were up 119% in the second quarter compared to Q2 2022. Ford Lightning sales increased 4.1% Our EV sales continue to grow.

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IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

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MARCH 27, 2020

Further, according to the latest IHS Markit forecasts, the global auto industry will exerience an unprecedented and almost instant stalling of demand in 2020, with global auto sales forecast to plummet more than 12% from 2019 to 78.8 million units for 2020, with light vehicle sales forecast to post 22.4 million units.

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Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Kia America announced pricing for the 2023 Kia EV6. With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD (2022 MSRP $41,400). The 2023 pricing reflects a $1,000 MSRP increase over the 2022 EV6 Wind. Power / Drive. EPA-Est Range. 225 hp / RWD.

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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2022

Cost assessments represent a final cost/price to the consumer, excluding taxes on the final product (e.g., fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g., —“Cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US light-duty vehicle-fuel pathways” (2022). This C2G GHG assessment includes both fuel and vehicle production life cycles.

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With new 58 kWh battery pack option, Hyundai IONIQ 5 to start at $39,700

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Hyundai revealed pricing, packaging and a 58kWh battery pack option for its coming IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV). The IONIQ 5 SE Standard Range with the 58 kWh battery pack starting price is $39,700, not including the potential of federal and state incentives. The IONIQ 5 goes on sale in late December.

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Cheaper Tesla Model Y ‘within a few weeks’: ‘Juniper’ version of top selling EV begins fightback

EV Central

MARCH 10, 2025

Why the new 2025 Model Y is about to get cheaper As a result, prices were towards the premium end, with the Rear-Wheel Drive Launch Edition at $63,400 plus on-road costs and the Long Range Launch Edition at $73,400. The main headlights of the updated Tesla Model Y are below the LED light bar stretching across the bonnet.

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EIA: EVs and hybrids make up 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales

Average price of new light trucks in 2019 was 43% higher than average price of new cars

Monthly changes in key transportation indexes

BYD sold 1.86M light-duty NEVs in 2022, up 209%

Nissan, Mitsubishi unveil jointly developed new all-electric mini-vehicles in Japan

Kelley Blue Book: average new-vehicle prices in US up 5.4% in May y-o-y; average EV price down 10.8%

GM cuts 2024 Chevy Blazer EV price by thousands, resumes sales

2025 BYD Atto 3 Premium review: Price drop makes Tesla-fighting electric SUV even more appealing

Tesla Model Y price shock! Regular 2025 models $4500 cheaper, making life tougher for Kia, BYD, XPeng, Deepal, Leapmotor

Buick commits to all-electric portfolio by end of decade; unveils Wildcat EV concept

Tesla signs 2-year, $2.9B order with South Korea’s L&F for high-nickel cathode materials

Chevrolet reveals 2024 Blazer EV; up to 320 miles of range

Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin

Monthly changes in key transportation indexes

Tesla Model Y Juniper undercut on price again! Meet the Cupra Tavascan, a Spanish Volkswagen out to carve its place in the medium EV segment

BNEF: EV sales to fall 18% in 2020, overall car market by 23% in response to health and economic crisis

Ford to offer BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology later this year via OTA to select F-150, Mach-E models

Tesla released the Cybertruck RWD to make the AWD look like a deal

Chevrolet introduces new electric 2022 Bolt EUV and redesigned 2022 Bolt EV

2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

IDTechEx forecasts global production of electric LCVs to exceed 2.4M units annually by 2030

Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

Fisker pivots to hybrid strategy of direct sales plus dealer partners offering ‘no haggle pricing’

TTTech Auto expands in China with MotionWise software platform for automated driving

Volkswagen ID.3 EV sales open to public in Europe on 20 July

Cheaper Tesla Model Y may launch in China

Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

Used LCV market buoyant as new van sales struggle

Here’s why US EV, hybrid sales rose year-over-year in 2023

BYD sets out EV expansion strategy for Europe; Tang SUV heading to Norway first

Ford, Audi, VW EV prices collapse on used market during Q1

Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

Sad news for big families: Tesla Model Y seven-seat unlikely for Australia – for now anyway

Denied! The Kia EV2 could have been one of the cheapest EVs on-sale in Australia, instead tariffs and logistics mean we’re almost certain to miss out

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 joins growing group of electric 3-row crossover SUVs

How BMW stole Australia’s premium electric vehicle market from Audi and Mercedes-Benz | Analysis

Hyundai outlines broad hydrogen strategy; focus on commercial vehicles; cost parity with BEVs by 2030

Bank of America: Oil Demand Growth to Hit Zero Within a Decade, EVs the Culprit

Ford F-150 Lightning sales up over 100% in Q2 2023 vs 2022

IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

With new 58 kWh battery pack option, Hyundai IONIQ 5 to start at $39,700

Cheaper Tesla Model Y ‘within a few weeks’: ‘Juniper’ version of top selling EV begins fightback

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