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Kelly Blue Book: EV prices increased slightly in March, bucking general downward trend

Green Car Congress

The average price paid for a new EV increased by $313 (up 0.5%) in March 2023 compared to February 2023. New EV pricing peaked in 2022, coming down steadily since Q3 of last year. However, EV sales from Mercedes, Rivian, Lucid and other brands have increased at the same time, offsetting lower-priced Tesla products.

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

The Truth About Cars

.& With this in mind, Porsche’s CFO was recently quoted as saying European combustion bans will probably need to be delayed and there’s good reason to believe him.& However, Porsche Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke was quoted by Automotive News on Thursday casting some doubts.&

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Tesla Model 3 fleet chosen as new law enforcement vehicle in Texas county

Teslarati

A fleet of Tesla Model 3s will now be the patrol vehicles for Dallas County, Texas, law enforcement officers. “Very excited about this one,” Commissioner Elba Garcia said about the acquisition of the Model 3 fleet. Tesla Model 3 Performance destroys Porsche 911 GT3 in Autocross gauntlet.

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How EV adoption is soaring in unlikely circumstances, and what could make it better

Teslarati

Automakers across the EV manufacturing industry have been forced to adjust prices and vehicle lineups due to the increased cost of materials and supply chain deals. Rivian was forced to push prices upward due to materials costs soaring after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and these examples are just two of many. .

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News: 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric

Clean Fleet Report

Designed by Freeman Thomas, who also takes on the role of CEO and COO of the new Meyers Manx, brings a rich background of having been on the design team for the Porsche 959, Audi TT, the Volkswagen New Beetle, the Chrysler 300 and many more. Pricing and Availability. Pricing has not been announced. The Meyers Manx 2.0

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Michelin's Sustainability Efforts Might Just Be, Well, Sustainable

The Truth About Cars

Well, two new cars – a Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz EQS – and an aging Ford Explorer. Michelin won’t be selling sustainable tires solely to consumers – there will be fleet users, too. Full disclosure: Michelin paid for my flight, hotel room, and meals so that I could attend the event.)

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Test drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 overshadows Model 3

Baua Electric

With more range, better functionality, actual style thanks to a better design, and competitive price, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 just makes better sense than the Tesla Model 3. Its streamliner design features a front end that arguably has Porsche Panamera and GM EV1 vibes. It should be on the shopping list. It should be on the shopping list.

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