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Why Tesla competitors will need more than affordability to take EV pioneer’s crown

Teslarati

Tesla’s most affordable vehicle is the Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3, which starts at $42,990 before incentives. It is far from the most affordable EV on the market, as several vehicles, both in production and planned for the future, have been marketed as the “Tesla Killers,” a term that was widely put to rest a few years ago.

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Autonomous driving visionary Dr. Lawrence Burns joining Neural Propulsion Systems as Executive Advisor; L4/L5 autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

He coined the phrase “age of automobility” to describe this future in his book, Autonomy: The Quest to Build the Driverless Car And How It Will Reshape Our World (2018). Founded in 2017, NPS is delivering the first all-in-one deeply integrated multi-modal sensor system for Level 4/5 autonomy for large volume deployment at an affordable cost.

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Tesla Model 3: order books full already for 2017!

Green Cars News

Tesla unveiled its affordable Model 3 earlier this year, and it’s a car that promises to democratise electric vehicles. However, unless you’re one of.

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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

EV Central

For most Australians, a mid-size electric ute would be more relevant and affordable than full-size electric pickups like the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning. VinFast was established in 2017 by Vietnam’s richest man, Pham Nhat Vuong, who is head of the giant VinGroup. What is VinFast?

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Tesla Model Y becomes a hotel amenity thanks to ride-sharing platform Envoy

Teslarati

Public car share options continue to decline, and rental options become more expensive and less available, leaving travelers with few options that are both affordable and convenient. Envoy has deployed over 300 EVs at more than 150 multifamily properties and offices since its inception in 2017. Credit: Envoy.

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Mad Power thoughts

EV Info

As mentioned in our most recent post the root of the crisis lies in the monomaniacal way in which this government and its recent predecessors have pursued decarbonisation at the expense of other priorities including reliability and affordability of energy. . So, it’s time to tear up the failed policies of today. What would I do?

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In 2017, after taking charge of the Tata Group, Natarajan Chandrasekaran had mooted the ‘UniEVerse’ initiative, keeping sustainability at its core. EVs account for over a quarter of our business, and the order book is swelling.” Making EVs affordable is the key to transition to zero-emission vehicles,” Goel highlights.

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