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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

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GM emphasizes that these are not safety-related issues and not related to its Ultium EV propulsion suite or Google built-in. 2022 Audi E-Tron GT Audi and Porsche are playing it safe with a better mobile charging cable for EV and PHEV models.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. Bearing some design similarities to the Porsche Panamera, the GWM Ora Sport produces up to 300kW and 680Nm in more expensive dual-motor guise, promising seriously brisk acceleration. BYD Seal U BYD Seal U.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Glad to see the variety & availability of electic commuter cars (vs hybrids & PHEV) is rising. As far as quick, Id give my left nut to own a Wrightspeed EV, so I could (quietly) blow the doors off Porsches and Ferraris. market b y the end of 2009. Lastly, hybrids & plug-in hybrids are an unfortunate diversion.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

EV Central

Such prices comfortably eclipse the $121,990 Volvo Australia currently asks for the XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV. Porsche asks between $158,000 – $351,000 for its Taycan EV , and queues for it are out the door and around the corner. 2024 Volvo EX90 range-topper boasts 380kW/910Nm and 600km range, but could cost close to $200,000.

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