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Ram hydrogen fuel-cell truck, BMW EV batteries, rural charging: Today’s Car News

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And why do rural governments see EV charging as less important? BMW has started building a battery plant in Mexico that will provide more energy-dense cylindrical cells for longer range and faster charging in next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Privacy Policy.

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The US and EU take different approaches to the threat of Chinese EV imports – Charged EVs

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However, the world’s #2 and #3 auto markets differ in terms of their response to the threat from #1. percent tariff for all Chinese-made cars, and the Inflation Reduction Act creates an additional barrier with its stipulation that only EVs made in North America qualify for tax credits. The US currently imposes a 27.5

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept Neue Klasse models will also feature faster charging than current BMW EVs thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, and they’re at the leading edge of a battery shift for the company. The combination of cylindrical cells and the 800-volt shift will speed up charging by up to 30%, BMW claims.

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept Neue Klasse models will also feature faster charging than current BMW EVs thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, and they’re at the leading edge of a battery shift for the company. The combination of cylindrical cells and the 800-volt shift will speed up charging by up to 30%, BMW claims.

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GM cuts 2024 Chevy Blazer EV price by thousands, resumes sales

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They come after owners and reviewers reported a range of interface glitches, some of which appeared to interfere with the ability to charge and drive the vehicle. GM confirmed to Green Car Reports that this update also addresses the intermittent Blazer EV charging issues that some have detailed.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. CATL’s next-generation LFP battery tech claims the potential to add 250 miles in 10 minutes , with better cold-weather charging and performance. GM already works closely with CATL, but that relationship is limited to the China market.

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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?

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BCG estimates that most automakers lose around $6,000 on each EV they effectively sell for $50,000, that price accounting for any tax credits or other incentives the customer might be eligible for. And, as in most discussions of ways to grow EV adoption, expansion of charging infrastructure will likely be a factor as well. automakers.