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Groupe Renault changes China strategy: light commercial vehicles and electric passenger cars

Green Car Congress

With 860,000 electric vehicles sold in China in 2019, China is by far the largest EV market in the world. Groupe Renault has sold close to 270,000 electric vehicles in the world since 2011. In China, it successfully launched the Renault City K-ZE in 2019, the first joint venture EV car competing in A segment with local automakers.

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Fire Risk: Hyundai and Kia Recall More Than Three Million Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

Kia dealers will replace the HECU unit if required, and Hyundai stores will replace ABS fuses if there is a problem. Similar to Kia’s HECU problems, the ABS in some Hyundai models can experience an electrical overcurrent, increasing the fire risk. . & Image: Hyundai] Become a TTAC insider.

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Report: EV Electra aims to make Swedish-engineered Emily GT in Italy

Baua Electric

In separate LinkedIn post, Mohammad said the startup is already moving on to choosing dealers, and expects to begin delivering at least one of these proposed models in August 2024. The Emily GT originated under NEVS, which bought the remains of Saab—including its future product development—after the Swedish automaker went bankrupt in 2011.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

EV Central

There’s also a fair number of used EVs under a year old or as dealer ex-demos with heavy discounts over RRP. Cheapest is a 2011 version with 48,800km, but the owner admits battery health is close to 50 per cent, its dash shows a range of 90km and real world range is closer to 68km. But there are some. Now we’re talking.

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Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

Green Car Congress

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. billion through 2019. Auto dealers leading the way in PEV sales should also be rewarded. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge. Shine the spotlight on states.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

Clean Fleet Report

Don’t Sleep On This Value Proposition The Nissan Leaf was the world’s best-selling electric vehicle from when it was introduced in 2011, until it was recently passed by the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Not relying on the dealer to provide this information will serve them and you best. We guarantee they will be pleased to see you.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. However, wireless charging still needs to move from retrofit equipment to a dealer option in order to see greater market penetration.

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