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The Tesla of vans? Renault and Volvo create Flexis to revolutionise electric light commercial vehicles

EV Central

Kia is developing a family of electric vans that will rival Flexis. Within the new van, Renault-Volvo bosses describe the new Flexis as a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) with an operating system based on Google’s Android OS that allows fleet operators to integrate their own software into the van via the Google Cloud.

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Toyota is already offering $10k off a lease for its fully electric 2024 bZ4X

Baua Electric

Lease cash is a manufacturer incentive that lowers the cost of a new vehicle when it’s leased. The car-buying website doesn’t say exactly where in Greater New York, but a quick Google search confirmed that this deal does indeed exist: However, when I click on Toyota’s “Greater New York” link, it’s not on the lease deals list.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. Inside, the 2021 Polestar 2 shows its Volvo origins.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

This screen is where the heart of the C40 recharge lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system with navigation, apps and Google Assistant. The C40 Recharge Ultimate comes with the 13-speaker, 12-channel, 600-watt Harmon Kardon premium sound system with Spotify, YouTube Music, Google Play and Apple Music.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost EV Adoption

Get Electric Vehicle

According to Forbes, five primary factors boosting EV adoption are, Emission Regulations Technology The cost involved in buying and maintaining an EV Overcoming myths about the environmental impact of EVs A fast-changing EV market with various players (Volkswagen, Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, etc.)