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Electric-car vs gas costs, self-driving Bolt, more 2018 diesels, Workhorse orders open: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we've got a Chevy Bolt EV without a steering wheel, an update on available 2018 diesel vehicles, an analysis of the per-mile costs of electricity versus gasoline, and predictions by auto-industry execs. The next wave of long-distance electric cars will arrive from European luxury makers, with the Audi.

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In December EVs took more than half of the German car market

Push EVs

The Audi Q8 e-tron — a technology update (and model name deconfliction) of the successful original Audi e-tron — started initial registrations in Germany with 21 units in December. Highly energy intensive auto supply chains include steel, aluminium, rubber, plastics, and glass, amongst others. PushEVs.

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Tesla Model Y wins UK bestseller spot in March

Push EVs

Audi rounded out the top three spots. The remaining ranks are more closely distributed, with MG and Audi in 2nd and 3rd spots. The auto industry body, the SMMT, is forecasting the auto market to be one of the few prospective growth stories of the coming year.

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May 2023 – Tesla Model Y conquers Sweden

Push EVs

Further back, the Audi Q4 e-tron saw its best monthly performance in a couple of years, with 387 units, taking 8th spot. Outlook Auto industry body Mobility Sweden is still concerned about weakening order books for BEVs, after incentives were cut last November. 4 in third, at 837 units.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

Plug In India

Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. The costs of such a conversion will usually be based on your range requirements. Usually, for a 150+ km range car, the cost is around 5-6 lakhs. So if you have an Audi A4 or Hyundai i20 or a Tata Nano, you are out of luck.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

Charged EVs

Upcoming entries include the Audi Q4 e-tron, Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, and a Chevrolet crossover to be launched in 2023. To date, only the Porsche Taycan and its platform twin the Audi e-tron GT have 800-volt batteries—though Tesla’s 400-volt batteries can briefly charge at up to 250 kW. A carmaker to watch.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. How long GM will be able to keep that price in the face of battery cost increases and inflationary pressure, is anyone’s guess.

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