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Ford Plans Affordable EV Models and Promises Profitability

The Truth About Cars

Ford hasn’t had the best luck with profitability on its electric vehicle business, but the automaker is not shying away from aiming at the cheaper end of the EV spectrum. The automaker’s hybrid models are quite popular, however, driven to a large degree by its expansive fleet business.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance with federal tax credit is more affordable than Long Range AWD

Teslarati

With the federal tax credit and estimated gas savings in place, the upgraded Model 3 Performance becomes more affordable than the mid-tier Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD variant. With the federal tax credit and estimated gas savings, the new Model 3 Performance is listed with a price of $40,490.

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NBA star Jimmy Butler pledges to go electric after gas station shock

Teslarati

NBA star Jimmy Butler was shocked when he stopped to fill his car up with gas. Facing a gas bill of $145, Butler noted that he was going electric. ” He also joked that he might as well put some gas back and try to get a refund. “This is highway f**king robbery. . “This is highway f**king robbery.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

Green Car Congress

Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years. —Creighton Randall, CEO of Mobility Development.

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Gas is still expensive. These are currently the best affordable electric bikes we’ve tested.

Electrek

The whole “Don’t like gas prices? But if you weren’t already aware, there’s a much more practical alternative to conventional pedal bikes: fun and energy-efficient electric bikes! Now more than ever, with gas prices rising steeply and uncertain fuel prospects on the horizon, perhaps it’s time to give an electric bike a second thought.

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Tesla China promotes Model 3/Y’s affordability with new incentive program

Teslarati

The incentives seem to be part of the electric vehicle maker’s efforts to boost its vehicle sales in the country. Tesla China leaned into its vehicles’ affordability in its post on Weibo. The gas money can be spent on the monthly payment,” Tesla China wrote in its post. Change the car into a Tesla.

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Are Electric Cars Really Cheaper To Own And Drive Than Gas Cars?

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles have grown more affordable throughout 2023, and many have found them even cheaper than driving gas cars over their lifespan. From reduced lifetime maintenance costs and savings on charging, can EVs really be cheaper than owning and driving gas cars?