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Honda CR-V fuel-cell, affordable Renault 5 EV, Fiat concepts: Today’s Car News

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Renault brings back its hot hatch in affordable EV form. Fiat reveals five new EV concepts. And Honda details another impressive-looking hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, as infrastructure questions remain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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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. At the same time, it’s unclear how Ford plans to reach profitability with cheaper vehicles, as it’s slowed investments in new factories and other related areas.

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Maybe Tesla Didn't Cancel the Affordable EV After All, Or Did It?

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The will they, won’t they themes continue in 2024, as the automaker recently reversed its reported decision to nix affordable EV plans, though the flip appears related to less-than-stellar first-quarter performance. The previously reported cancellation of Tesla’s affordable EV also went out the door, at least on paper.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives subtle nod to more affordable FSD monthly subscriptions

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to have given a subtle nod to the idea of more affordable Full Self-Driving (FSD) monthly subscriptions. Do it @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/5r1vJAaTXZ — Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) April 12, 2024 Tesla launched FSD subscriptions in July 2021 after much anticipation from the electric vehicle community.

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

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Tesla China is starting the second quarter with new incentives for customers in the form of limited-time finance policies such as low downpayment offers and zero-interest loans. The incentives seem to be part of the electric vehicle maker’s efforts to boost its vehicle sales in the country.

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Tesla shares battery info on upcoming affordable compact vehicle

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The company shared battery information about its upcoming Tesla compact vehicle in Master Plan Part 3. Tesla revealed that one of its next-generation vehicles will be a compact car using lithium iron phosphate cells in a 53 kWh battery pack. 2 , an affordable compact EV around the same price range.

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

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With a starting price of $52,990, the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance is already a bang-for-the-buck vehicle. This is because among Tesla’s current Model 3 lineup, only the new Model 3 Performance qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.