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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. million in VAT receivables which Fisker expects to receive as refunds or to monetize against vehicle sales taxes.

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Pivotal begins US sales of the Helix – a light eVTOL that doesn’t require FAA pilot certification

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Source: Pivotal Helix eVTOL goes on sale ahead of summer deliveries Beginning today, interested US customers can order their own personal Helix eVTOL from Pivotal, starting at $190,000 (before taxes, delivery, and other fees). Base price – $240,000.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 The ultra high-strength outer shell comprises two layers: an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and an outer layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP).

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BYD’s Yangwang U7 ultra-luxury EV leaked with nearly 1,300 hp and 500 miles range

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It also featured large air intakes at the bottom and carbon fiber side skirts, adding to the sedan’s sporty design. BYD Yangwang specs leaked ahead of launch According to information released by China’s MIIT earlier this month in its latest NEV’s exempt from the vehicle purchase tax catalog, BYD is gearing up to launch the Yangwang U7.

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Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

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In addition to the direct impact on the auto, steel and refining sectors, electrification—and the resultant drop in gasoline consumption—will also reduce a meaningful source of government tax revenue, which funds road construction and public works programs. —Motoki Yanase, a Moody’s Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.

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ABI Research sees annual EV sales at 2.36M units worldwide in 2020; importance of autonomous EVs in Internet of Things

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However, with many car OEMs recently dropping prices and offering more choice and improved performance, full electric vehicles are on the verge of leaving their eco niche of environmentally aware and socially responsible buyers, illustrated by car OEMs such as BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen investing heavily in electrification.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017). seconds (A4 Avant g-tron: 8.5 kilogram (1.3

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