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Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

Baua Electric

Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato said in a news conference today that the company tried to explain why keeping the name Milano was fair play for a list of reasons, one of them being that the car was designed in Italy, but decided the headache was just too much. Things must have gotten a bit hairy. So, the Junior it is.

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How 2023 will be Tesla’s true ‘breakout’ year

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The three products above saw new expected production dates from Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday at its “Cyber Rodeo” at Gigafactory Texas. The Cybertruck was slotted for production in late 2020. But more than anything, 2023 is a chance for Tesla to truly break away from its competitors in terms of its product line.

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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more

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Some of Tesla’s important accomplishments in 2023 included the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland,” as well as the widespread adoption of the automaker’s charging hardware across the North American auto industry.

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The révolution is on: France has record year in EV sales

Baua Electric

According to French auto industry group Plateforme automobile and reported by RFI , 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, amounting to 1,774,729 new cars. In 2023, 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, a huge 47% jump from 2022.

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DOE expands partnership with industry to advance next-generation automotive technologies, adds Tesla and EPRI as members: US DRIVE

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The full list of US DRIVE partners includes: Auto industry: United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (the collaborative research company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors) and Tesla Motors. Hydrogen production. Fuel cell power systems. Lightweight materials. Fuel pathway integration.

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Tesla sold 75% of EVs in Q1 2022, maintaining its dominance on the US market

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While EV sales gained traction, the overall auto industry reported a decline of 15.3% For instance, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is another notable car that made it on KBB’s recent list of best-selling EVs in the US for the first quarter. in new vehicles sales, hinting at a shift toward renewable energy vehicles.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. Those leaving the list are being replaced by new models at a quickening pace, which is why 2022 is looking like such an exciting year. Behind the Numbers. Ford Mustang Mach-E EV – 5,807.