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Revised PEUGEOT E-2008 to offer up to 406 km of range

Electric Cars Report

The PEUGEOT 2008 has been a best-seller in the B-segment SUV market for more than three years and has now taken a new step forward in terms of design, technology and electrification.

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Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs In 2022 Are Nearly 90% Lower Than in 2008

CleanTechnica EVs

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 89% between 2008 and 2022 (using 2022 constant dollars). That compares to $1,355/kWh in 2008. The […].

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Tesla Roadster was a giant leap for EVs, Jay Leno’s 2008 drive reminds us

Green Car Reports

The original Tesla Roadster marked a milestone for electric cars. It proved that electric cars could be sporty and desirable, paving the way for Tesla's later, higher-volume models. Given Tesla's later successes, it is easy to forget how surprising the first-generation Roadster was when it first went on sale in 2008.

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Wayback Machine Trip To 2008 Reveals Greenius Prognostications On Harsh Climate Reality?

Creative Greenius

So was this back in 2008. When my good friend and former CBS EcoMedia colleague, Taylor, heard Larry Mantle on today’s live broadcast of KPCC’s Film Week mention, “Joe from Redondo Beach” and the documentary “Inconvenient Truth,” she texted to ask if that was me. So cool to have the historical record to show who said what, when.

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Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car

Electrek

Tesla has announced that it has recently produced its 3 millionth electric car since its inception back in 2004 (though production only started in 2008). The post Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

The Truth About Cars

After a decade-long project that saw changes in approach, multiple delays, staff changes, planning and replanning, and conflicting reports, Apple’s Titan autonomous electric car project is dead. The company made an internal announcement on February 27th, 2024 which leaked to the press immediately via several Apple employees.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Blink Charging

Electric cars are on the rise. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. Electric cars are much older. In fact, before burning petrol, most vehicles ran on electric batteries. A New Composition.