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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

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In April, the Model Y accumulated 16,232 registrations, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle sales. The Model 3 sold only 14,980, making it the third most popular EV globally. The first was the HongGuang Mini EV from Wuling. Credit: EV Sales Blog. What do you think?

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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Report: Renault’s Alpine Brand Still Considering United States

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The company recently showcased its new A290_ß concept (pictured), which is an all-electric hatchback reminiscent of the vintage R5 Turbo if it was based on the modern Renault 5 EV, to give the public a taste of the path Alpine intends on taking with its products. But it’s not the only model it has been working on.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug-ins are slated to hit the Chinese market in earnest over the next few years. If plug-ins take off among Chinese consumers, it could help companies drive down production costs with higher volumes — whether by selling their own vehicles or benefiting from battery suppliers’ economies of scale. and EU buyers.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

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By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team went on an electric car drive using the Tata Tigor EV. ​​ Day 1 - The Tigor EV from Tata Motors in Bengaluru The Udyan Express reached KSR Bengaluru on time, after having been delayed by more than 50 minutes enroute. My suggestion to the company would be to actually build a grounds-up EV.

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Volvo Unveils Compact EX30 All-Electric SUV

The Truth About Cars

Most models are aimed at the affluent, resulting in 9,000-pound behemoths with six-figure price tags. General Motors recently released the absolutely ludicrous GMC Hummer EV while the Chevrolet Bolt is being discontinued. That’s about what we’d expect from an EV of this size. The 2025 Volvo EX30 is 166.7 inches long, 72.3

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If they force noice makers on Hybrids and EVs, this will be yet another break down in common sense. My friend (same one who made the ice cream truck sound effect comment to me) asked me if this was some kind of conspiracy from gasoline advocates to try and further delay mass acceptance of EVs. I have stated the same before.

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