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Report: Future BMW I3 Will Be Less Weird Than Original

The Truth About Cars

BMW definitely needs to bring to market an affordable, compact car,” Weber said. "We Despite global economic situations looking poised to toss a large portion of the planet into a subsistence mindset that would favor cheap, reliable transportation, most companies still seem to be prioritizing larger vehicles with broader profit margins.

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The Boring Company’s skeptics need to calm down about the LVCC Loop

Teslarati

” Tech publication Futurism argued that the LVCC Loop is “incredibly inefficient.” One thing that Boring Company critics typically forget is the fact that the LVCC Loop’s tunnels are incredibly cheap and quick to build. ” Even dedicated EV blogs have dismissed the project as “boring.”

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

This is Nissan’s take on an electrified, but not full EV, future. And that means it’s not cheap. You can get into a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for $40,550, but Nissan does say it will look to expand the tech across cheaper trim levels in the future. What is the Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4ORCE ?

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Alternatives to permanent magnet motors in EV traction applications

Charged EVs

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

Exploring Ways to Green Your Current & Future Vehicles. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Using less fuel definitely contributes to reaching the goals of going green enthusiasts. You’ll be happy to hear that auto insurance companies are competing for green customers by offering discounts.

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2020's Top Ten Best EVs!

EVolution

Starting at $68,425 and ending at $92,425 before on-road costs, Tesla's are definitely not cheap, but with their price tags comes performance. If you’re looking for an SUV and are willing to spend cash, this car is definitely a cool option, but it might be a little unjustifiable due to its demanding price tag. Range: 8th.

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The Turbulent Past and Uncertain Future of Artificial Intelligence

Cars That Think

Yes, it's possible that we're in for yet another AI winter in the not-so-distant future. But the cheap computers that supplanted expert systems turned out to be a boon for the connectionists, who suddenly had access to enough computer power to run neural networks with many layers of artificial neurons.

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