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Right on time! VinFast’s affordable range of electric cars are closer than ever to Aussie launch

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That trauma is indicative of the global VinFast story so far that has included panning of its launch VF 8 model by the American automotive media and slow sales in the USA that have prompted a swap to a hybrid sales model including dealers for its expansion beyond California. VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024.

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Volkswagen aims for sub-$35,000 EV in the U.S.

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Many automakers are attempting to offer EVs that are widely affordable and will not break the bank for those who are interested. a more affordable EV option for consumers will perhaps help to surge sales and demand. For 2023, only 50 percent of the vehicle’s battery must be assembled or manufactured within North America.

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Volkswagen raises EV forecast for 2025 to 1.5M vehicles from ID. family; 1M by 2023

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Since 2018, the Passat and Tiguan have been available as plug-in hybrids in China, where they were followed by battery electric versions of the Bora and Lavida this year. Half of the customers opted for a battery electric vehicle and the other half for a plug-in hybrid. family are well underway in China and the USA.

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Ford and Volvo partner with Redwood Materials in pathways program for end-of-life EV batteries

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Ford and Volvo have partnered with Redwood Materials for pathways for end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Redwood currently holds several partnerships, including one with Tesla and another with AESC , the manufacturer of Nissan LEAF battery packs. Ford and Volvo are the first two automakers to join the program.

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Tesla Power India launches refurbished battery brand – ReStore – ET Auto

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The refurbished batteries under the brand name of “ReStore” will be sold to the customer at almost half of the cost of a new inverter battery along with warranty. New Delhi: Tesla Power India introduced ReStore , a refurbished battery brand supporting self-reliance, skill development, and green technology.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP). Charge to Work USA: National Workplace Charging Program. Fiscal Year 2021 Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies RD&D DE-FOA-0002475. Project Description. Federal share. AOI 1: EV Charging Community Partner Projects. Metropolitan Energy Center. EV Market Stimulation in Divested Economies.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Area of Interest (AOI) 01a: Lithium Ion Batteries using Silicon-based Anodes-Research.