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GlobalData: Maruti Suzuki expects lower EV penetration in India by 2030 compared to government’s target

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Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) will be available in India for sale by 2025. Since announcing the revised target of 30% back in 2018, India has renewed efforts to boost the whole EV ecosystem, but the EV demand and supply remained limited given the strong market for affordable ICE vehicles.

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Hyundai Motor to enter hybrid vehicle segment in India in 3 years | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Hyundai Motor India is likely to bring in the hybrid powertrain alternatives in its mid-size SUVs in the future. The market leader has guided for sales of about 7.5 lakh hybrid vehicle sales by the end of FY31 and it is already building affordable hybrid vehicles.

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Plugless: first wireless charger to provide 1 million charge hours for PEVs

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Plugless continues to be the only wireless EV charger for sale to consumers in the world. In December 2016, the 2nd Gen Plugless system charged a JAC iEV6S (a SUV) across a six-inch (150mm) air gap. 1 st production wireless charger available for purchase by EV owners. 1 st 7.2kW wireless EV charger available for purchase.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

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Sure, the current Malibu is a bit behind the competition -- most car reviewers would place it behind the segment stalwarts from Honda and Toyota, and clearly most buyers have, too -- but it is still affordable and fuel efficient. That second part is true, and the first part definitely applies to body-on-frame SUVs.

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This Volkswagen EV Now Comes with Full Tax Credit Benefits

The Truth About Cars

4, which start at a base MSRP of $38,995 before the tax credit, a more budget-friendly option in the electric SUV segment. Pablo Di Si, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, emphasized the affordability of the ID.4 4 is available for sale with two battery sizes and two powertrains. 4 The 2023 ID.4

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Ford Mustang Mach-E captures KBB’s EV Best Buy of 2022

Teslarati

“Available for sale in all 50 states, the Mustang Mach-E brings some of the best plug-in style, tech, and performance available among (relatively) affordable electric cars. Its SUV-leaning shape and fresh attitude also contribute to the Mach-E’s value to both Ford and to the emerging EV landscape.”

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Tesla inventory volumes in Europe indicate potential upcoming price cut

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Tesla has been finding a lot of success in the European market ever since it introduced its Model Y SUV to the continent, which has quickly become not only Tesla’s top seller in the region but the top-sold vehicle in many of Europe’s largest economies. Update: 4/29 6:02 pm est – Added comment from Troy Teslike, starts para.

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