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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. Buick will focus on North America and China. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI).

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How New Eligibility Criteria for the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Affects You

Blink Charging

Here’s a breakdown of the requirements for purchased EVs : First and foremost, for any incentive eligibility, new EVs must undergo “final assembly” in North America. Alternatively, these critical minerals can be made from recycled materials in North America. free-trade agreement partner country.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi e-Tron S – triple motor version of the regular e-Tron arrives early in 2022 priced from $165,600 (plus on-roads), delivering more performance and slicker dynamics. Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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The United States plans to build charging piles in the wilderness

Setec Powerr

Unfortunately, you can’t drive an electric car, because there are almost no places to charge in public places. On Montana’s 147,000 square miles of land, the state’s latest count of charging points was just 57, most of which were concentrated in towns and cities rather than along highways. a charging company.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Cars That Think

For example, Daimler AG and Audi reportedly have eliminated 20,000 jobs, while auto supplier Bosch will be laying off 1,000 workers in a move to support vehicle electrification. Electric vehicles require new or re-tooled factories , each requiring thousands of employees.

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