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Terra Motors starting electric two-wheeler sales in Iran

Green Car Congress

Japan-based Terra Motors, a manufacturer of electric two and three-wheelers ( earlier post ), has started sales of the A4000i electric scooter—with new products to follow—in Tehran, Iran with Jahanro Industrial Co, exclusively for next five years. —Toru Tokushige, CEO of Terra Motors. Jahanro Industrial Co.

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Iran-Khodro to Unveil Hybrid Bus

Green Car Congress

Iran’s largest car and truck-manufacturing company, Iran-Khodro, will unveil what it calls the Middle-East’s first hybrid bus. “The hybrid system designed in this project was installed on one of Iran-Khodro Diesel Co. IKD) city buses. The hybrid bus reportedly reduces fuel consumption and emissions for 30-40%.

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LG may work with Iran to develop EVs and infrastructure; 60K units by 2023

Green Car Congress

Other LG entities—including LG Electronics, LG Chem and LG Innotek—will lead efforts to develop electric motors, batteries and key auto parts, the company said, according to a report from Iran’s Mehr News Agency. They also agreed to produce about 60,000 EVs by 2023.

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Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024

Teslarati

The most significant changes to the IRA related to EV components sourced from foreign entities of concern (FEOC), which included countries like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The base Model 3 and Long Range variant no longer qualify for the IRA tax credits. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2

Baua Electric

At launch, the entire 2025 Polestar 3 lineup will have dual-motor all-wheel drive, with an output of 489 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, and a 111-kwh battery pack. The 2025 Polestar 3 will arrive for first deliveries in the U.S. Polestar has said that U.S. production of the 3 would be not just for the U.S. market but for export to some markets.

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

The Truth About Cars

brands like General Motors also have a lot riding on relations remaining copesthetic with China. The security bloc incorporates China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Often presented as a trade organization, it’s effectively a stop gap for U.S. influence.&

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Nissan Qashqai+2 1.5dCi n-tec road test

Green Cars News

Like VW’s Touareg, the Qashqai is named after desert-dwelling nomadic tribe, but unlike the Saharan Touaregs, the Qashqais hail from South Western Iran. provides road tests reports written by members of the Guild of Motoring Writers. Read the full Nissan Qashqai+2 1.5dCi n-tec road test. RoadTestReports.co.uk

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